Amazon is cutting hundreds of jobs at its Prime Video, MGM Studios, and Twitch units as it redirects spending and reduces costs.  ( 1 min )

Intuitive Surgical's preliminary results were above analysts' estimates as the number of procedures using its surgical devices increased.  ( 1 min )

Hewlett Packard Enterprise said it will buy Juniper Networks in a $14 billion deal to boost its artificial intelligence capabilities.  ( 1 min )

Extreme Networks shares dropped more than 7% Tuesday after the company cut its second quarter fiscal 2024 outlook because of a pullback in customer purchases.  ( 1 min )

Count Urban Outfitters as the latest fashion retailer to report strong 2023 holiday sales. The news sent shares sharply higher Tuesday.  ( 1 min )

The European Union’s proposed regulation aims at protecting crypto investors and maintaining the digital currency’s market stability.  ( 28 min )

A line chart connects a series of data points and is used by traders to monitor prices, currencies, indexes, and other data.  ( 28 min )

The presidential election cycle theory attempts to forecast trends in U.S. stock markets following the election of a new president.  ( 25 min )

Amazon is cutting hundreds of jobs at its Prime Video, MGM Studios, and Twitch units as it redirects spending and reduces costs.  ( 19 min )

Voting rights are given to a stockholder to vote on matters of corporate policy. It is common for votes to be voiced by proxy. Learn why stockholder voting matters.  ( 23 min )

A 10-year Treasury note is a debt obligation issued by the US government that matures in 10 years. It pays interest twice a year and face value at maturity.  ( 27 min )

U.S. equities were up at midday on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 ahead of key inflation data and earnings reports due later in the week.  ( 18 min )

Acquisition financing is the capital that is obtained for the purpose of buying another business. Learn the different types of financing available and how they work.  ( 22 min )

Consolidated tape is an electronic system that collates real-time exchange-listed data, such as price and volume, and disseminates it to investors.  ( 24 min )

With a minor downward tick, rates on 30-year mortgages continue to waver in a narrow range that's about a quarter point above their recent 7-month low.  ( 20 min )

Intuitive Surgical's preliminary results were above analysts' estimates as the number of procedures using its surgical devices increased.  ( 20 min )

Oprah Winfrey achieved billionaire status in 2003 at age 49, and she has a net worth of approximately $2.8 billion. Learn about the rags-to-riches rise of this self-made billionaire.  ( 28 min )

The working-age population in a region includes those in an age range, typically 18-64 or 15-64, considered able and likely to work. Learn why this statistic matters.  ( 23 min )

Debt consolidation could help or hurt your ability to get a mortgage depending on how your new loan impacts your DTI ratio.  ( 25 min )

A debt consolidation loan can save you money on interest and help you pay your debts off faster. Here's how and where to get one.  ( 24 min )

Hewlett Packard Enterprise said it will buy Juniper Networks in a $14 billion deal to boost its artificial intelligence capabilities.  ( 18 min )

These two stocks and one ETF are worth monitoring today. We discuss why and identify important chart levels to watch.  ( 21 min )

Upside refers to the potential increase in value, measured in monetary or percentage terms, of an investment.  ( 22 min )

A guide to help you choose insurance that keeps your finances safe. Numerous options can be combined to personalize a policy for your needs.  ( 31 min )

Crypto stocks fell after a fake post from the SEC ahead of the agency's decision on a Bitcoin ETF and Intuitive Surgical jumped after reporting a rise in procedures using its robotic surgical system. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 20 min )

In general, 401(k) plans and 403(b) plans are very similar but they do have a few key differences, such as the investment choices offered.  ( 22 min )

The standard error is the standard deviation of a sample population. It measures the accuracy with which a sample represents a population.  ( 25 min )

Learn how the stochastic oscillator indicator is sensitive to price, and discover technical indicators traders use to complement it such as the RSI and MACD.  ( 23 min )

Historical data seems to suggest that the party running the United States has no noticeable impact on the country’s equities market.  ( 25 min )

Boeing-topman Dave Calhoun heeft toegegeven dat zijn bedrijf verantwoordelijk is voor de productiefouten bij de 737 MAX 9-toestellen. "We gaan dit aanpakken", zei Calhoun geëmotioneerd. Afgelopen vrijdag schoot een deurpaneel van een vliegend toestel los.  ( 3 min )

Grote verzekeraars en claimorganisaties zijn het eens geworden over compensatie van consumenten die gedupeerd zijn met beleggingsverzekeringen. Daarmee sluit het woekerpolisdossier na 25 jaar mogelijk dit jaar. De honderden miljoenen euro's gaan naar een klein deel van de miljoenen gedupeerden.  ( 11 min )

Grote verzekeraars en claimorganisaties zijn het eens geworden over compensatie van consumenten die gedupeerd zijn met beleggingsverzekeringen. Daarmee sluit het woekerpolisdossier na 25 jaar mogelijk dit jaar. De honderden miljoenen euro's gaan naar een klein deel van de miljoenen gedupeerden.  ( 11 min )

De gastoevoer van Noorwegen naar de rest van Europa is in 2023 met 6,7 procent gedaald. Hoewel Europa het gas hard nodig had, kampte het Noorse staatsbedrijf Gassco met langdurige onderbrekingen voor onderhoud.  ( 9 min )

Boze boeren en ontevreden treinpersoneel zorgen samen voor een ongekende situatie in Duitsland. Het verkeer daar is grotendeels lamgelegd, schrijven Duitse media. En het einde is nog niet in zicht.  ( 10 min )

Steven van Weyenberg volgt Sigrid Kaag op als demissionair minister van Financiën. Van Weyenberg was net staatssecretaris van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, maar verschuift nu dus van plek.  ( 9 min )

Op de twee locaties in het Groningenveld waar de gaskraan onlangs weer was geopend, gaat-ie weer dicht. De productielocaties waren op het zogenoemde 'waakvlamniveau' gezet vanwege de lage temperaturen.  ( 8 min )

Tijdens de afgelopen jaarwisseling is er opnieuw veel siervuurwerk afgestoken. Beperkende maatregelen in sommige gemeenten, zoals lokale of regionale afsteekverboden, mochten de pret niet drukken.  ( 9 min )

Tijdens de afgelopen jaarwisseling is er opnieuw veel siervuurwerk afgestoken. Consumenten trekken zich nog altijd weinig aan van de beperkende maatregelen zoals lokale of regionale afsteekverboden.  ( 9 min )

Vanaf vandaag kunnen sekswerkers zich makkelijker verzekeren. Nationale-Nederlanden is de eerste verzekeraar die het voor sekswerkers vanaf 21 jaar mogelijk maakt om een zakelijke schadeverzekering af te sluiten.  ( 9 min )

Wereldwijd staan ruim 170 Boeing 737 MAX 9-vliegtuigen aan de grond nadat vrijdag een paneel losschoot op 5.000 meter hoogte. Waarom vliegen de Europese luchtvaartmaatschappijen zoals Corendon wel door met het toestel?  ( 9 min )

De gastoevoer van Noorwegen naar de rest van Europa is in 2023 met 6,7 procent gedaald. Hoewel Europa het gas hard nodig had, kampte het Noorse staatsbedrijf Gassco met langdurige onderbrekingen voor onderhoud.  ( 3 min )

De verspreiding van desinformatie door middel van kunstmatige intelligentie is het grootste risico van dit moment, zo blijkt onderzoek van het World Economic Forum (WEF). Experts vrezen dat AI-gegenereerde desinformatie wordt gebruikt om maatschappelijke en politieke verschillen te vergroten.  ( 3 min )

Het ziekteverzuim door psychische klachten kost de samenleving ruim 1 miljard euro per jaar. Arbo Unie telde vorig jaar 2,9 miljoen verzuimdagen als gevolg van mentale klachten.  ( 9 min )

China beweert de verzenders van AirDrops te kunnen achterhalen. Op Apple-apparaten kun je via AirDrop bestanden naar andere Apple-toestellen in de buurt sturen. In 2022 gebruikten demonstranten in China en Hongkong die methode om anoniem informatie te verspreiden.  ( 3 min )

Dit jaar zouden weer ruimtevaarders richting de maan reizen, maar NASA heeft zijn nieuwe bemande missie nu officieel uitgesteld tot volgend jaar september. Volgens de Amerikaanse ruimtevaartorganisatie moet eerst een aantal technische problemen worden opgelost.  ( 9 min )

Verzekeraar NN Group schikt voor circa 300 miljoen euro in de zogeheten woekerpolisaffaire. De verzekeraar heeft daarover een overeenkomst gesloten met vier claimorganisaties en de Consumentenbond. Alle juridische procedures tegen NN worden nu stopgezet.  ( 9 min )

Boeing-topman Dave Calhoun heeft toegegeven dat zijn bedrijf verantwoordelijk is voor de productiefouten bij de 737 MAX 9-toestellen. "We gaan dit aanpakken", zei Calhoun geëmotioneerd. Afgelopen vrijdag schoot een deurpaneel van een vliegend toestel los.  ( 9 min )

De koers van de bitcoin zakt verder in na een onjuist bericht op X over de goedkeuring van beursgenoteerde bitcoinfondsen. Het leek erop dat de Amerikaanse toezichthouder deze bitcoin-ETF's had goedgekeurd, maar dat blijkt niet te kloppen.  ( 10 min )

De Amerikaanse maanlander die maandag werd gelanceerd, zal definitief niet op de maan landen. Door technische problemen is er "geen enkele kans" op een succesvolle maanlanding, meldt het bedrijf dat de maanlander gebouwd heeft dinsdag.  ( 9 min )

Voor het eerst komen er thuisbatterijen op de markt waarmee je niet alleen eigen zonne-energie kan opslaan, maar waarmee je ook voor energiehandelaar kan spelen. Heeft dat zin? Of is het een dure hobby die de problemen met ons overvolle stroomnet alleen maar erger maakt?  ( 11 min )

Tussen de 3 en 3,5 miljoen werknemers hebben afgelopen jaar naast een forse loonsverhoging ook een eenmalige uitkering ontvangen. Het gaat daarbij om een gemiddeld bedrag van 946 euro bruto, bijna twee keer zoveel als in 2021.  ( 10 min )

U.S. equities were up at midday on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 ahead of key inflation data and earnings reports due later in the week.  ( 1 min )

These two stocks and one ETF are worth monitoring today. We discuss why and identify important chart levels to watch.  ( 1 min )

Stock futures were little changed in premarket trading Wednesday with all eyes on Bitcoin as markets await a decision on at least one spot Bitcoin ETF.  ( 1 min )

Crypto stocks fell after a fake post from the SEC ahead of the agency's decision on a Bitcoin ETF and Intuitive Surgical jumped after reporting a rise in procedures using its robotic surgical system. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

"Rich Dad Poor Dad" author Robert Kiyosaki presents a compelling view on financial literacy that distinguishes the wealthy from the less affluent. His key principle is that the rich do not work for money in the conventional sense. Instead, they focus on acquiring assets and building wealth through strategic investments and business ventures. In a TikTok post from December 2022, Kiyosaki emphasized this concept in an interview, saying, “If you read Rich Dad, Poor Dad, rich dad’s lesson No. 1 — ri  ( 35 min )

Amazon.com Inc. Founder Jeff Bezos, a key figure in modern business, saw a massive increase in his net worth from $107 billion in early 2023 to $177 billion a year later, marking a $70 billion gain, according to Fortune. This equates to an increase of $191,780,822 per day or about $7,990,868 per hour. To put this into perspective, Bezos earns the equivalent of the median lifetime earnings of a typical U.S. worker — $1.7 million in 2023 — in approximately 0.21 hours or about 12.76 minutes. In oth  ( 36 min )

Some money managers expect to get the green light as early as Wednesday to launch spot bitcoin ETFs despite the chaos triggered Tuesday by a fake SEC social-media post  ( 39 min )

Shares of EchoStar, which recently merged with Dish Network, jumped after the telecommunications company said it has hired advisors to help evaluate potential strategic alternatives.  ( 27 min )

Is this a necessary step toward profitability, or is there more to the story?  ( 34 min )

Looking for ways to profit from the AI revolution? You won't want to miss out on these discounted growth stocks.  ( 37 min )

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Oil gained for a second day in a row amid escalating attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and lower inventories in the US.  ( 36 min )

Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s swoop for Juniper Networks is set to create the second-biggest networking company in the U.S. market. That's both an opportunity and a challenge for Cisco Systems and Arista Networks.  ( 23 min )

Elon Musk, recognized for his pivotal roles in SpaceX and Tesla Inc., has consistently expressed a preference for focusing on product development and technology rather than corporate leadership. Despite his position as a renowned CEO, Musk never aspired to be one. His journey to becoming an influential figure in 21st-century business reflects a man driven more by a passion for innovation and technological advancement than by a desire for corporate dominance. Don't Miss: Airbnb was worth $47 bill  ( 36 min )

These companies have powerful positions in tech and are trading at a bargain compared to Nvidia.  ( 37 min )

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The reluctant SEC chair turned an esoteric financial vehicle into a three-ring circus.  ( 35 min )

Mobileye is not the only semiconductor stock to give a weaker-than-expected outlook.  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The pass rate for the first level of the chartered financial analyst exam fell further below its historic average, another sign that test-takers are still dealing with pandemic-related disruptions that became common after the Covid-19 outbreak.Most Read from BloombergSEC’s X Account Hacked to Falsely Say Bitcoin ETF ApprovedAmazon’s Twitch to Cut 500 Employees, About 35% of StaffBottled Water Contains More Plastic Particles Than Previously ThoughtBoeing CEO Fights Back Tears and A  ( 34 min )

Don't be scared off by the high price of gold. There are great ways to add shimmer to your portfolio.  ( 37 min )

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing reported a drop in sales for December but beat expectations for the quarter overall. Demand for artificial-intelligence chips looks set to propel a recovery going forward.  ( 22 min )

Facebook parent Meta had a stellar 2023 after a poor 2022. It could go even higher, say Mizuho Securities analysts.  ( 21 min )

Palantir stock hit a valuation milestone I was targeting.  ( 34 min )

The Nasdaq soared over 40% in 2023. But hype around AI could send the index even higher this year.  ( 37 min )

Big Oil has been in a rut for the past six months as oil prices have fallen, taking the stocks down with them.  ( 27 min )

The Twitter account of Wall Street’s top watchdog was taken over by Bitcoin scammers who pumped up its price with a fake message.  ( 34 min )

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is buying Juniper Networks in an all-cash deal valued at about $14 billion, which is anticipated to double HPE's networking business. A Wall Street Journal report about a potential deal saw Juniper's stock surge 22% and HPE's stock dip 9% before an official announcement was made. HPE will pay $40 per Juniper share.  ( 34 min )

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EPS estimates show one of these companies could deliver significantly more growth over the next two years.  ( 37 min )

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The bank’s stock has outperformed in recent months, but coming reports may be key.  ( 28 min )

If the electric vehicle upstart is to survive its cash crunch, its new delivery strategy will have to work sooner rather than later.  ( 36 min )

Eyes are on the looming US consumer inflation report as expectations for rate cuts cool.  ( 35 min )

If there's one thing you can depend on when it comes to taxes, it's that at least some of the rules, exemptions and deductions are sure to change every year. This year was no exception, as many things have changed for 2023 taxes being filed by April 2024. So before you start pulling together the […] The post Important Tax Changes to Know Before You File in 2024 appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 35 min )

Super Micro Computer is an alternative investment to Nvidia.  ( 36 min )

These growth stocks are trading at under $20 per share and could deliver big wins for long-term shareholders.  ( 36 min )

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I’m 72 years old and my wife is 70. Over the years, some of our financial decisions were not the best, but we have enjoyed 45 years together so far, having two sons and now two daughter-in-laws and five grandchildren. Our problem is that because we wanted to give our sons the best of everything […] The post Ask an Advisor: We’re in Our 70s With $120k in Savings and Social Security. How Do We Make It Last? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 37 min )

These businesses can be great additions to investors' portfolios, offering growth and income opportunities.  ( 37 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Just 10 days into the new year and a familiar stock is back near the top of the leaderboard: Nvidia Corp.Most Read from BloombergSEC’s X Account Hacked to Falsely Say Bitcoin ETF ApprovedAmazon’s Twitch to Cut 500 Employees, About 35% of StaffBottled Water Contains More Plastic Particles Than Previously ThoughtUS and Allies Met Secretly With Ukraine on Peace PlanAfter struggling for months to break out above $500 a share, last year’s best performer in the S&P 500 has pushed decisi  ( 37 min )

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Do you want to start investing for the future? Here are two dirt-cheap stocks that could beat the market.  ( 37 min )

Palantir is a popular artificial intelligence stock among retail investors, but Wall Street sees far more upside for HubSpot shareholders.  ( 37 min )

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will decide on Wednesday whether to approve an application from asset managers Ark Investments and 21Shares to launch a spot bitcoin ETF. More than a dozen bitcoin ETF applications, including from BlackRock, Fidelity and VanEck, are also pending with the agency. Several industry executives told Reuters earlier this week they expected the SEC will approve the Ark/21Shares product along with many others.  ( 35 min )

These companies are some of the biggest growth drivers in tech, and you won't want to miss out on their potential.  ( 37 min )

After a wild chapter in the bitcoin ETF approval process, investors are still left with the question, assuming an approval will eventually come: Should you buy?  ( 37 min )

This investment requires next to no effort, but it could help you make a lot of money.  ( 36 min )

The following stocks could deliver big gains over time.  ( 36 min )

Hewlett Packard Enterprise reaches an agreement to acquire Juniper Networks for about $14 billion, while Coinbase and other crypto stocks fall as Bitcoin trades lower.  ( 26 min )

This dividend stock generates sufficient income to support a growing dividend payment.  ( 35 min )

A couple of these stocks pay more than 5%.  ( 37 min )

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing reported a drop in sales for December but beat expectations for the quarter overall. Demand for artificial-intelligence chips looks set to propel a recovery going forward.  ( 22 min )

You don't need a mountain of cash to begin building your wealth on Wall Street.  ( 38 min )

The biggest stocks in Cathie Wood's premier ETF have been soaring on monstrous bullish momentum.  ( 37 min )

Investing in the S&P 500 over the long term would have served you well, but investing in these 10 stocks would have made you a fortune.  ( 41 min )

Today could be the day. The Securities and Exchange Commission faces a final deadline Wednesday to rule on at least one of 11 applications for exchange-traded funds that hold bitcoin. The decision is long awaited by cryptocurrency watchers—and the prospect that some or all of the applications will  ( 24 min )

The Securities and Exchange Commission's official government account on the social media platform X was not hacked or breached when it posted about Bitcoin, X's safety team found.  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s fourth-quarter revenue was better than estimates as demand from artificial intelligence players helped offset sagging smartphone and laptop chip sales.Most Read from BloombergSEC X Account Compromised to Falsely Say Bitcoin ETFs ApprovedAmazon’s Twitch to Cut 500 Employees, About 35% of StaffBottled Water Contains More Plastic Particles Than Previously ThoughtUS and Allies Met Secretly With Ukraine on Peace PlanBlackRock Cuts 3% of Global W  ( 35 min )

The drugmaker’s obesity treatment and other medications could be revolutionary—and a smart way to bet on them is through options.  ( 24 min )

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Juniper shareholders will receive $40 per share in cash after the deal closes, a 32% premium over Monday’s closing price.  ( 22 min )

The latest Consumer Electronics Show kicked off, shining a light on artificial intelligence stocks.  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. agreed to buy Juniper Networks Inc. for $14 billion in a move that will expand its presence in networking but raised skepticism from Wall Street.Most Read from BloombergSEC X Account Compromised to Falsely Say Bitcoin ETFs ApprovedUS and Allies Met Secretly With Ukraine on Peace PlanBlackRock Cuts 3% of Global Workforce, Citing Dramatic Industry ShiftsXi, Biden and the $10 Trillion Cost of War Over TaiwanIPhone Survives 16,000-Foot Fall, Helps Steer  ( 36 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Right around the start of November, two words suddenly disappeared from the chatter in the bond market: debt supply. As bond prices surged across the developed world day after day, sending yields tumbling and handing investors some much-needed profits, the angst about soaring budget deficits melted away.Most Read from BloombergSEC X Account Compromised to Falsely Say Bitcoin ETFs ApprovedUS and Allies Met Secretly With Ukraine on Peace PlanBlackRock Cuts 3% of Global Workforce, Ci  ( 39 min )

When China imposed new export controls on graphite in the name of national security, it inadvertently created a major opportunity for one very unique U.S. graphite player.  ( 43 min )

Student loans can have an impact on your taxes, including reducing your tax bill if you've been paying interest. Here's what you need to know.  ( 25 min )

Big banks don't always offer high savings and CD rates, but you can get 5.10% on a savings account at BMO Alto, 5.30% on a 6-month CD from Discover and Synchrony, and even 5.25% on a 1-year CD from Capital One.  ( 19 min )

The best CD rate today is 5.75%, offered by Citizens State Bank for 7 months and also INOVA Federal Credit Union for 8 months. Two additional CDs are paying 5.70% APY.  ( 22 min )

Count Urban Outfitters as the latest fashion retailer to report strong 2023 holiday sales. The news sent shares sharply higher Tuesday.  ( 20 min )

A health savings account (HSA) is a good deal for almost anyone who wants to save on taxes and healthcare costs. Here's how it works.  ( 31 min )

A liquidity event is an event that allows early investors in a company to cash out some or all of their equity.  ( 22 min )

Extreme Networks shares dropped more than 7% Tuesday after the company cut its second quarter fiscal 2024 outlook because of a pullback in customer purchases.  ( 20 min )

The Canadian Institute of Actuaries, or CIA, is a professional organization for actuaries in Canada.  ( 21 min )

Businesses use various forecasting methods to predict future crude oil prices.  ( 24 min )

The S&P 500 lost 0.2% on Tuesday, Jan. 9., 2024, as Monday's tech rally lost momentum.  ( 17 min )

A significant number of M&A transactions result in failure. Here are the top reasons why it happens.  ( 23 min )

Independent broker-dealers are a great choice for experienced, self-starter planners who have established practices.  ( 25 min )

Shares of videogame development platform maker Unity Software tumbled after saying it plans to lay off 25% of its workforce.  ( 18 min )

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Juniper Networks are reportedly in advanced talks for HPE to purchase the networking equipment and services provider.  ( 19 min )

Downstream operations are oil and gas functions that occur after the production phase to the point of sale. Read how downstream companies make money.  ( 22 min )

The Securities and Exchange Commission is widely expected to approve the first Bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) this week.  ( 19 min )

A certificate of deposit is a good way to save money, especially when interest rates are high or rising. Learn about Third Federal Savings & Loan’s CD rates, term lengths, and more.  ( 21 min )

"Fabless company” refers to a company that designs and markets hardware while outsourcing the manufacturing of that hardware to a third-party partner.  ( 24 min )

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index beat expectations with a reading of 91.9 in December, an increase of 1.3 points from the prior month, and above its 2023 average of 90.7  ( 20 min )

West Texas Intermediate is the underlying commodity of the New York Mercantile Exchange's oil futures contract and one of the main global oil benchmarks.  ( 21 min )

Microchip Technology shares rebounded from early losses as Jefferies analysts raised their price target on the stock and said the maker of analog semiconductors could benefit from an "Analog Renaissance."  ( 19 min )

Over the past half decade, Boeing shares have fluctuated on news of production delays and safety concerns as it works to return to pre-pandemic levels.  ( 20 min )

Find out which types of debt are better to pay down as soon as possible, and which ones might be better to pay off more slowly to allow you to achieve other financial goals.  ( 25 min )

Check out the current Bread Savings CD rates and see how they compare to the competition. Maximize your savings with flexible and secure CD investments at Bread.  ( 21 min )

UK pharmaceuticals giant GSK PLC said Tuesday that it plans to buy Aiolos Bio Inc. for $1.4 billion as it seeks to expand its respiratory pipeline.  ( 18 min )

U.S. equities reversed Monday's gains and were down at midday Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024 as Eversource and other energy stocks lost ground.  ( 18 min )

The outlook for the U.S. economy this year brightened slightly after congressional leaders agreed on federal government spending, potentially averting a government shutdown looming in less than two weeks. Rising debt, however, poses a longer-term threat to the economy.  ( 21 min )

In the last week of December, Apple's iPhone sales in China dropped 30% from a year earlier, with Jefferies analysts projecting a double-digit decline in 2024.  ( 18 min )

Though wavering the last several days, rates on 30-year mortgages are sitting moderately higher after sinking to a 7-month low just after Christmas.  ( 20 min )

Debt consolidation can help consumers save money and get out of debt faster, but only if certain conditions are met.  ( 23 min )

A round lot is a standard number of units of an investment product. A round lot of stocks is 100 shares or any number divisible by 100.  ( 24 min )

The top Google (Alphabet) shareholders are Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Sundar Pichai, Vanguard Group Inc., and BlackRock Inc.  ( 24 min )

Above full employment equilibrium refers to an economy operating at a level where its real GDP temporarily outstrips its potential level.  ( 21 min )

Capital One offers a solid certificate of deposit (CD) account, with a variety of term lengths, good rates, and no minimum deposit required.  ( 21 min )

Learn how a financial advisor can help you analyze and structure your finances to reduce debt and save you money. Here's how to find the right financial advisor for you.  ( 25 min )

Keep these two stocks and one cryptocurrency on your watchlist today. We discuss why and identify important chart levels to watch.  ( 21 min )

A company's shares can become a whisper stock when rumors circulate that it is the target of a takeover offer from another company.  ( 22 min )

The labor force participation rate is a measurement of an economy’s active workforce.  ( 32 min )

Learn about the maximum 20% personal and 0% corporate taxes of Jersey, a self-governing possession of the British Crown and one of the Channel Islands.  ( 23 min )

Boeing shares extended losses as airline inspections revealed more loose parts and Juniper Networks jumped on reports it could be acquired by Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 20 min )

A wholly-owned subsidiary is a company whose common stock is 100% owned by the parent company.  ( 26 min )

The Bureau of Labor Statistics' employment report is a widely watched indicator of economic well-being that directly influences the market.  ( 28 min )

The Internal Revenue Service said it will start accepting and processing 2023 tax returns on Jan. 29, 2024, though taxpayers can start working on their taxes ahead of that date.  ( 19 min )

Jobless claims are a statistic reported weekly by the U.S. Department of Labor that counts people filing to receive unemployment insurance benefits.  ( 23 min )

Whitemail is a strategy that a takeover target uses to try and thwart a hostile takeover attempt.  ( 22 min )

A gray knight is a friendlier alternative to a hostile black knight in corporate takeover situations where a white knight cannot make a deal.  ( 23 min )

The Investopedia Anxiety Index is a gauge of investor sentiment based on the behavior of over 20 million Investopedia readers around the world.  ( 22 min )

A buyer's market happens when purchasers have an advantage over sellers in price negotiations. Learn how this affects the home buying and selling process.  ( 22 min )

A sector breakdown is the mix of sectors within a fund or portfolio, typically expressed as a portfolio percentage.  ( 24 min )

Spud is the beginning process to drill a well in the oil and gas industry.  ( 22 min )

Intel agreed to buy Silicon Mobility SAS, a fabless silicon and software company. Terms were not disclosed.  ( 26 min )

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Boeing stock took a hit after a 737 MAX 9 lost an emergency door plug in flight. Wall Street is defending shares, but investors should still run through best and worst-case scenarios.  ( 31 min )

Bitcoin briefly jumped to near $48,000 after a message posted on the Securities and Exchange Commission's account on X said the agency had approved the listing of exchange-traded funds that hold the cryptocurrency. The message later appeared to have been deleted. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler and the  ( 24 min )

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November and December were two months of tremendous share price acceleration for most of the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector. Many REITs rose 30% or more after bottoming out at the end of October. But often after such activity, analysts begin to sharpen their pencils and take a more stringent look at some of the issues that have made large price leaps. This year is already off to a rough start for several REITs that had share price appreciation at year's end. Several REITs had recentl  ( 39 min )

Lawmakers hope to finish a deal that could include $100 billion in tax breaks for businesses and families.  ( 29 min )

Big Oil has been in a rut for the past six months as oil prices have fallen, taking the stocks down with them.  ( 27 min )

The AI server company once again is riding Nvidia's coattails, with a potential business update tomorrow.  ( 36 min )

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Shares in Grifols fell as much as over 40% on Tuesday, wiping $3.83 billion off its market value, after hedge fund Gotham City Research questioned its accounting, prompting the Spanish drugmaker to "categorically" deny any wrongdoing. Gotham City Research said that Grifols received almost all of its earnings from so-called "non-controlling interests." These satellite companies a few of which the shortseller focused on in its report, include blood donation firm Haema AG, plasma donation company BPC Plasma and testing firm Grifols Diagnostics Solutions, account for 96.8% of the company's profits, the report says.  ( 36 min )

Lawsuit filed a month before the mid-air blowout alleged that Spirit AeroSystems made parts with "an excessive amount of defects."  ( 36 min )

In the United States, the concept of being rich is often a subject of discussion, curiosity and, sometimes, aspiration. Charles Schwab's 2023 Modern Wealth Survey provides insights into this topic, revealing that the average American equates being wealthy with a net worth of approximately $2.2 million. Although the most recent data from the Federal Reserve reveals the average American household is a millionaire with a net worth of $1.06 million, looking at the median or midpoint value portrays a  ( 35 min )

The Vietnamese EV start-up VinFast unveiled an all-electric pickup truck at CES, joining a field where Tesla, Rivian, and Ford are big players.  ( 21 min )

About 41% of Original Medicare beneficiaries had Medicare Supplement Insurance, or Medigap, in 2021, according to a February 2023 report summarizing enrollment data from AHIP, a national health insurance trade association. For the other 59%, Medicare has some “gaps” that could be costly. “There are many gaps in Medicare that a beneficiary has to pay if they don’t have a Medigap,” Kelli Jo Greiner, Minnesota State Health Insurance Assistance Program director, said in an email.  ( 35 min )

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A surprise CEO transition is adding to the uncertainty surrounding this airline stock.  ( 35 min )

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Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C), one of the world's largest multinational financial corporations, has a bullish outlook on the U.S. stock market, as the Federal Reserve plans to implement rate cuts three times in fiscal 2024. Despite geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic headwinds indicating recession risks, Citigroup analysts expect the fundamentally sound U.S. equities to persevere, driven by solid earnings growth. The banking institution expects the benchmark S&P 500 index to rise by nearly 9% in f  ( 36 min )

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Crude prices rebounded on signs that OPEC+ members are adhering to promised cuts.  ( 35 min )

There are always stocks to buy when you're Ark Invest's ace stock picker.  ( 36 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A meltdown in some of the most-hyped energy-transition metals is wreaking havoc across the mining world, stalling projects, scuppering deals and triggering a scramble for cash that promises to reverberate through the industry for years.Most Read from BloombergSEC X Account Compromised to Falsely Say Bitcoin ETFs ApprovedUS and Allies Met Secretly With Ukraine on Peace PlanBlackRock Cuts 3% of Global Workforce, Citing Dramatic Industry ShiftsIPhone Survives 16,000-Foot Fall, Helps  ( 37 min )

The price of the nuclear fuel has hit its highest level since 2007. The market is only getting tighter.  ( 30 min )

Investors might be attracted to Annaly's double-digit yield, but most will be better off with Realty Income's lower and more reliable dividend.  ( 36 min )

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Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC) is expected to release earnings results for its fourth quarter before the opening bell on Jan. 12, 2024. Analysts expect the bank to report quarterly earnings at 67 cents per share on revenue of $23.92 billion, according to data from Benzinga Pro. Bank of America, during October, reported better-than-expected earnings for its third quarter. Revenue increased 3% year-over-year to $25.32 billion, beating the consensus of $25.14 billion. With the recent buzz  ( 35 min )

The IRS also said when it expects to roll out its free 'direct file' system in 12 states.  ( 36 min )

The drive-thru coffee chain has an ambitious plan of reaching 4,000 locations nationwide.  ( 37 min )

Fresh off recent stock splits, Nvidia and Tesla look poised for success in the new year and beyond.  ( 37 min )

A noted Wall Street analyst is expecting a big jump in the S&P 500 index this year.  ( 38 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Tilray Brands Inc.’s diversification into the beer business paid off in the fiscal second quarter, even as the company is poised to start planting vegetables and fruit to monetize some of its unneeded cannabis cultivation space in Quebec.Most Read from BloombergIPhone Survives 16,000-Foot Fall, Helps Steer Jet-Panel HuntChinese Billionaire Is Second-Biggest Foreign Owner of US LandMusk’s Drug Use Concerns Tesla, SpaceX Leaders, WSJ SaysBoeing Slumps After Panel Blowout Leads to Pa  ( 35 min )

Pattern Energy order some 674 onshore wind turbines with a 4.3 gigawatts of electricity generation capacity from General Electric.  ( 24 min )

The company is seeking to drum up new business via a cash savings account that offers a high yield and FDIC protection.  ( 22 min )

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Enterprise Products Partners continues to steadily push its payout higher.  ( 36 min )

Nvidia is well positioned to create value for patient shareholders, given its leadership in artificial intelligence chips.  ( 38 min )

A spinoff of General Electric will be building hundreds of turbines for what will be the largest wind project in the Western Hemisphere, part of a massive equipment order and long-term service agreement with global renewable energy giant Pattern Energy. GE Vernova officials announced the agreement Tuesday, saying it represents the largest onshore wind turbine order received by the company both in quantity and in the amount of electricity that the 674 turbines will eventually generate when the SunZia Wind Project comes online in 2026. Construction already is underway on the SunZia wind farm and an associated multibillion-dollar transmission line that will funnel power to populated markets in the western U.S. Pattern Energy just weeks ago announced that it had closed on $11 billion in financing for the projects.  ( 36 min )

U.S. oil production is back at record levels, sparking a battle for market share with Saudi Arabia as OPEC+ tries to keep global crude supplies in check.  ( 38 min )

With the right strategy and time frame, it's even possible to earn well over $1 million with this investment.  ( 37 min )

Retiring early raises a series of questions around both income and spending. You will need to manage your portfolio for longer-term drawdowns, an early end to new earnings, and a long wait for Social Security to kick in. You will need to manage your spending around new needs, particularly health insurance, long-term care insurance and […] The post I'm 55 With a $2 Million Net Worth and $6k in Monthly Expenses. Can I Retire Now? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 36 min )

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Apple's recent performance separates itself from others in this group.  ( 37 min )

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Which of these out-of-favor electric vehicle stocks deserves a second chance?  ( 37 min )

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The optimism was driven by a rebound in megacap growth names and semiconductor stocks like Nvidia, which closed at a record high after unveiling new artificial intelligence (AI) components. Nvidia added 0.3% in early premarket trades. Focus remains on two sets of December inflation reports due later in the week that might offer clues about the Federal Reserve's monetary policy trajectory.  ( 35 min )

These two stocks look like compelling opportunities, even after the market's 2023 rally.  ( 36 min )

The U.S. Department of Labor on Tuesday issued a final rule that will force companies to treat some workers as employees rather than less expensive independent contractors, in a move that has riled business groups and will likely prompt legal challenges. The rule is widely expected to increase labor costs for industries that rely on contract labor or freelancers, such as trucking, manufacturing, healthcare and app-based "gig" services. Most federal and state labor laws, such as those requiring a minimum wage and overtime pay, apply only to a company's employees.  ( 36 min )

Boeing falls after United Airlines and Alaska Air discover loose parts on Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets, while Juniper Networks surges following a report that says Hewlett Packard Enterprise was in advanced talks to buy the networking-equipment company.  ( 28 min )

Medical Properties Trust just announced more bad news after a dismal 2023 performance.  ( 36 min )

The S&P 500 index is trading near a record high, but there are still pockets of value in this market.  ( 38 min )

The meme coin has created a lot of crypto millionaires over the past three years.  ( 36 min )

Shares of Medtronic and Texas Instruments are discounted but have long-term appeal. Stanley Black & Decker is a turnaround story.  ( 37 min )

Last year was a great one for all but a few of the stocks in Berkshire Hathaway's equity portfolio.  ( 36 min )

"My father recently passed away at 75, without a will. At the time, he was divorced from his fifth wife and had a fiancée."  ( 38 min )

Threatened closure of a Massachusetts import facility sparks worry about the Northeast’s energy supplies.  ( 30 min )

Nvidia announced numerous new solutions during its CES 2024 keynote.  ( 35 min )

High-water price targets from select analysts imply triple-digit gains in the new year for three former highfliers.  ( 38 min )

As the U.S. electric-vehicle market gains traction, specific moves by these two EV makers could be catalysts for their stock prices.  ( 37 min )

Juniper Networks shares leapt on Tuesday on the news that it is in talks to be acquired by Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Excitement around artificial intelligence is prompting deals in the tech sector.  ( 22 min )

Electric vehicle (EV) sales could reach nearly $1.6 trillion by 2030, but not every EV stock is primed for success.  ( 39 min )

A Chinese delivery company backed by Walmart said internal auditors had found suspicious practices that cast doubt on nearly $70 million of recent sales. U.S.-listed Dada Nexus, which is a subsidiary of Chinese e-commerce gia  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Samsung Electronics Co. posted its sixth straight quarter of declining operating profit, reflecting weak consumer demand and stoking uncertainty over the timing of a broader tech recovery.Most Read from BloombergBoeing Slumps After Panel Blowout Leads to Partial 737 GroundingMusk’s Drug Use Concerns Tesla, SpaceX Leaders, WSJ SaysIPhone Survives 16,000-Foot Fall, Helps Steer Jet-Panel HuntChinese Billionaire Is Second-Biggest Foreign Owner of US LandKorea’s largest company reporte  ( 36 min )

Tim Cook did not hold back. “This is obviously a disaster,” he told finance executives in a 2018 email, ordering his lieutenants to improve underwhelming sales of Apple’s latest iPhones.  ( 38 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A high-profile JD.com Inc. unit disclosed it’s investigating “suspicious practices” including the overstatement of some 1 billion yuan ($140 million) of revenue and costs, triggering a 46% collapse in its share price.Most Read from BloombergBoeing Slumps After Panel Blowout Leads to Partial 737 GroundingMusk’s Drug Use Concerns Tesla, SpaceX Leaders, WSJ SaysIPhone Survives 16,000-Foot Fall, Helps Steer Jet-Panel HuntChinese Billionaire Is Second-Biggest Foreign Owner of US LandEm  ( 35 min )

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How capital-gains tax rates work, depending on your income.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Fresh from getting a big call right on yields toward the end of last year, former bond king Bill Gross just signaled he is now steering clear of Treasuries.Most Read from BloombergBoeing Slumps After Panel Blowout Leads to Partial 737 GroundingMusk’s Drug Use Concerns Tesla, SpaceX Leaders, WSJ SaysIPhone Survives 16,000-Foot Fall, Helps Steer Jet-Panel HuntEmirates’ Clark Says Blowout Illustrates Boeing’s Quality LapsesTen-year US debt is “overvalued,” with similar-dated Treasury  ( 34 min )

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The S&P 500 lost 0.2% on Tuesday, Jan. 9., 2024, as Monday's tech rally lost momentum.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities reversed Monday's gains and were down at midday Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024 as Eversource and other energy stocks lost ground.  ( 1 min )

Keep these two stocks and one cryptocurrency on your watchlist today. We discuss why and identify important chart levels to watch.  ( 1 min )

Boeing shares extended losses as airline inspections revealed more loose parts and Juniper Networks jumped on reports it could be acquired by Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

Stock futures fell in premarket trading Tuesday after equities posted their best day in nearly two months yesterday.  ( 1 min )

Shares of videogame development platform maker Unity Software tumbled after saying it plans to lay off 25% of its workforce.  ( 1 min )

Over the past half decade, Boeing shares have fluctuated on news of production delays and safety concerns as it works to return to pre-pandemic levels.  ( 1 min )

Microchip Technology shares rebounded from early losses as Jefferies analysts raised their price target on the stock and said the maker of analog semiconductors could benefit from an "Analog Renaissance."  ( 1 min )

UK pharmaceuticals giant GSK PLC said Tuesday that it plans to buy Aiolos Bio Inc. for $1.4 billion as it seeks to expand its respiratory pipeline.  ( 1 min )

In the last week of December, Apple's iPhone sales in China dropped 30% from a year earlier, with Jefferies analysts projecting a double-digit decline in 2024.  ( 1 min )

Verzekeraar NN Group schikt voor circa 300 miljoen euro de zogeheten woekerpolisaffaire. De verzekeraar heeft daarover een overeenkomst gesloten met claimorganisaties ConsumentenClaim, Woekerpolis.nl, Woekerpolisproces, Wakkerpolis en de Consumentenbond. Alle juridische procedures tegen NN worden nu stopgezet.  ( 9 min )

De wereldeconomie zal in 2024 weer iets minder hard groeien. Dat verwacht de Wereldbank in een vooruitblik van het jaar. Dat zou het derde jaar op rij zijn dat de economische groei wereldwijd afneemt.  ( 10 min )

Air France vliegt vanaf 24 januari weer drie keer per week van Parijs naar Israël. Eerder werden vluchten naar het land gestopt vanwege de oorlog tussen Israël en Hamas. KLM en Transavia hervatten hun vluchten naar Tel Aviv vooralsnog niet.  ( 8 min )

Slachthuis Gosschalk in Epe moet 15.000 euro betalen voor dierenmishandeling en het overtreden van de regels rond het slachten van dieren. Dat heeft het Openbaar Ministerie (OM) dinsdag bepaald. Eind 2020 werden er undercoverbeelden gemaakt van het mishandelen van varkens en runderen.  ( 9 min )

Het chemiebedrijf Chemours heeft de productie deels stilgelegd vanwege het weglekken van de stof TFA, bevestigt een woordvoerder na berichtgeving van FD. In mei werd de schadelijke pfas ontdekt in het water rond de fabriek in Dordrecht. Chemours denkt een technische oplossing te hebben.  ( 9 min )

Verzekeraars schatten dat tijdens de jaarwisseling voor 8 miljoen euro schade is aangericht aan woningen en auto's. Dat is bijna een halvering ten opzichte van een jaar eerder en het op een na laagste schadebedrag in de afgelopen vijftien jaar.  ( 8 min )

De werkloosheid in de eurolanden is weer gedaald naar het laagste niveau ooit. In november was 6,4 procent van de beroepsbevolking werkloos, tegen 6,5 procent een maand eerder. Bijzonder is dat dit gebeurt in een tijd waarin de economie afremt.  ( 9 min )

De grote Duitse warenhuisketen Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof heeft een faillissement aangevraagd bij de rechtbank in Essen. Hiermee gaat de 'Duitse V&D' ten onder na jaren van financiële problemen. Wel hoopt Galeria op een doorstart.  ( 8 min )

Voor wie een elektrische auto koopt of leaset, ligt er sinds vandaag weer subsidie klaar. In totaal is er 87 miljoen euro beschikbaar. Dat is 12 miljoen minder dan vorig jaar, toen er geld overbleef.  ( 9 min )

Het is druk bij Nederlandse verwarmingsbedrijven. Door het koude weer draaien cv-ketels op volle toeren en dat zorgt vooral bij oude ketels voor problemen. Installateurs maken overuren om klanten te helpen die in de kou zitten.  ( 8 min )

Vlak voor de jaarwisseling hebben een stuk minder verzekerden hun zorgverzekering ingeruild voor een andere dan een jaar eerder. Aan het einde van 2023 stapten 1,2 miljoen Nederlanders over, 6,5 procent van het totale aantal verzekerden.  ( 8 min )

Bij het controleren van toestellen van het type Boeing 737 MAX 9 heeft United Airlines ontdekt dat sommige moeren "verder aangedraaid moeten worden". Dat maakt de Amerikaanse luchtvaartmaatschappij maandag bekend. De controle kwam na een incident met een Boeing die een deel van zijn romp verloor.  ( 3 min )

Het internationale treinverkeer wordt eind deze week ernstig gehinderd door de stakingen van het Duitse spoorpersoneel. Volgens de NS rijden er woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag geen treinen naar Duitsland.  ( 8 min )

Vakbonden FNV en VVMC hebben een onderhandelingsakkoord bereikt over een nieuwe cao voor personeel van de Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS). Dat betekent dat nieuwe stakingen waarschijnlijk van de baan zijn.  ( 9 min )

Nederlanders hebben in november iets meer uitgegeven dan een jaar eerder. Hoewel we minder eten en drinken kochten, gingen we wel vaker naar de kapper of naar het museum.  ( 3 min )

Boeing heeft maandag flink verloren op de Amerikaanse aandelenbeurs. Het incident met een Boeing 737 MAX 9 van afgelopen vrijdag zorgt voor onrust bij beleggers.  ( 8 min )

De eerste commerciële maanlander die eerder op maandag werd gelanceerd, kampt met technische problemen. Daardoor is het zeer de vraag of het ruimtetoestel kan landen op de maan, zegt Astrobotic, het bedrijf dat de maanlander heeft gebouwd.  ( 9 min )

De prijzen van onze boodschappen blijven hoog. Gemiddeld zijn we 132 euro kwijt voor een vol winkelwagentje met producten zoals melk, brood, kaas, hagelslag, margarine en tandpasta.  ( 10 min )

Learn how bonuses are taxed and how you can manage your supplemental wages to reduce your tax liability.  ( 36 min )

Elon Musk has grown Tesla Inc. into one of the world's most recognizable brands — and not just in the automotive space. But while Tesla has been the top dog in the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market, BYD Auto Co. Ltd., a publicly listed Chinese multinational manufacturing company, has been making noise overseas. Chinese automaker BYD — a company that Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. owns about 6% of — beat out Tesla to become the leader in global electric car sales in the fourth quarter o  ( 35 min )

The deal could be unveiled this week, valuing Juniper at roughly $13 billion.  ( 30 min )

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is in advanced talks to buy Juniper Networks for about $13 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.  ( 34 min )

Saudi Arabia slashed the price of its flagship crude to its lowest level in two years, with the price drop set to take effect in February.  ( 35 min )

Shares of the company fell 4.1% in trading after the bell. The U.S. Commerce Department said last week that it plans to award Microchip $162 million in government grants to step up U.S. production of semiconductors and microcontroller units (MCUs) key to the consumer and defense industries.  ( 34 min )

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The move comes after Unity last year and the year prior laid off more than 1,100 employees.  ( 28 min )

The Fed could cut as much as 250 basis points through 2024 to maintain a soft landing, JPMorgan's Bob Michele told the Financial Times.  ( 35 min )

Videogame software provider Unity Software will target laying off approximately 25% of its workforce, or 1,800 jobs, the company said in a regulatory filing and internal company memo on Monday. While Unity is not widely recognized outside the gaming industry, over 1.1 million game creators rely on its software toolkit each month, including the maker of the popular “Pokemon Go,” “Beat Saber” and “Hearthstone” games. The layoffs come shortly after interim CEO Jim Whitehurst announced a “company reset” in November.  ( 35 min )

A confluence of factors combined to push the already red-hot AI growth stock higher today.  ( 35 min )

Tracy Kasper, the president of the National Association of Realtors, resigned Monday after allegedly receiving a blackmail threat.  ( 28 min )

Nvidia has a $1 trillion market cap, but that doesn't mean the stock is expensive.  ( 36 min )

Stocks rallied on Monday as Wall Street awaits the start of fourth quarter earnings reports.  ( 52 min )

Share of the AI chip leader rose after it unveiled several new products and partnerships at the CES trade show.  ( 35 min )

SEC Chair Gary Gensler cautions about cryptocurrency volatility, highlighting investor protection concerns, as his agency nears a decision on spot Bitcoin ETF applications.  ( 35 min )

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Bank of America is scheduled to report fourth-quarter earnings on Friday.  ( 22 min )

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The Biden administration is eyeing new actions in the semiconductor chip trade war.  ( 36 min )

Fisker is going through some growing pains.  ( 35 min )

Following the settlement of a lawsuit pitting Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam against fellow billionaire Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, the clock is ticking for the Haslam family to decide whether to sell its remaining stake in the Pilot truck stop chain to Berkshire. Attorneys told a Delaware judge last week that they were prepared for a two-day trial starting Monday in a high-stakes dispute over accounting practices at Pilot Travel Centers LLC. Late Saturday, however, the judge entered an order indicating that the trial had been canceled. On Sunday, Haslam’s Pilot Corp. announced that the case, including Berkshire’s counterclaims against Pilot Corp., had been fully settled.  ( 36 min )

A deal for Cytokinetics would be the latest in a flurry of merger activity involving pharmaceutical giants snapping up biotechnology companies.  ( 30 min )

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Ignore Monday's volatility -- if analysts are right, big oil stocks look cheap.  ( 36 min )

I'm 55 and would like to retire now with a $3 million total net worth. I'm assuming my net worth will grow, on average, 5% until I’m eligible for Social Security. My house is paid off and my lifestyle is simple. I can live with $5,000 per month. Am I making the right decisions? – […] The post Ask an Advisor: I'm 55 With a $3 Million Net Worth and $5k in Monthly Expenses. Can I Retire Now? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 37 min )

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These are high-yielding dividend superstars that are set to soar in 2024.  ( 37 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A Chinese national who made his fortune from online gaming has emerged as one of the most significant non-American holders of land in the US.Most Read from BloombergMusk’s Drug Use Concerns Tesla, SpaceX Leaders, WSJ SaysBoeing Slumps After Panel Blowout Leads to Partial 737 GroundingChina Says It Caught Foreign Consultant Spying for UK’s MI6Chen Tianqiao owns 198,000 acres (80,127 hectares) of Oregon timberland, making him the country’s 82nd-largest property owner, according to t  ( 34 min )

Before becoming the 45th president of the United States, Donald Trump was known for his real estate empire. However, today, his media coverage revolves around politics, encompassing the upcoming Iowa caucuses and the attempts by the states of Maine and Colorado to keep him off their ballots. Regardless of your political affiliation, you can't ignore the success the former President and 2024 candidate has had in real estate. So where does Trump's real estate portfolio stand today? You can peruse  ( 34 min )

Bank of America said it would recognize a $1.6 billion charge tied to the transition away from the London Interbank Offered Rate. The charge will reduce earnings for the fourth quarter of 2023, which are due to be released Friday, the bank said in a disclosure Monday. The bank said the $1.6 billion  ( 25 min )

The filing reveals the businesswoman is paid more than the Prime Minister of Britain.  ( 35 min )

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These surprisingly bargain-priced companies can help you get richer in the year ahead.  ( 36 min )

Investing in artificial intelligence stocks will likely provide significant upside to investor portfolios.  ( 34 min )

The stock market tends to rise sharply following the end of a rate hike cycle.  ( 37 min )

The investment case for Palantir appears to be getting stronger as the company makes notable inroads in AI.  ( 37 min )

Legendary investor and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Chairman Warren Buffett is known for his modest and unpretentious approach to business. His office at the conglomerate’s Omaha, Nebraska, headquarters reflects this ethos. Although the office space includes a collection of diverse items like old Coca-Cola signs and other memorabilia, there’s a significant aspect of its decor with deep meaning. The framed front pages of various newspapers from infamous days in Wall Street history grace the walls of h  ( 36 min )

Nvidia shares rose early Monday, on pace for their first record high since November, ahead of two events that investors will watch this week. Nvidia's stock, recently up more than $3 to over $508, will set a new record if they close above $504.99. The shares are up more than 220% over the past 52  ( 25 min )

Rivian reported quarterly production and delivery numbers that disappointed shareholders.  ( 34 min )

These Wall Street analysts have high conviction in Microsoft's ability to monetize artificial intelligence across cloud services and software.  ( 37 min )

PayPal stock looks dirt-cheap at its current valuation.  ( 37 min )

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Uncertainty about the prospects for interest rate cuts from the Fed is keeping the market on edge.  ( 37 min )

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Elon Musk is a key person at Tesla and reports about the CEO can mean some extra stock volatility for Tesla shareholders.  ( 25 min )

A last minute letter from a well-connected anti-crypto group has set off some hand-wringing among those waiting for a Bitcoin ETF.  ( 34 min )

Among the so-called "Magnificent Seven," Apple's 2024 growth prospects looks underwhelming.  ( 37 min )

Grayscale Investments plans to cut the fee on its bitcoin trust to 1.5% from 2% after the investment vehicle converts into an exchange-traded fund, an updated filing showed Monday. The crypto investment firm is among a dozen or so asset managers, including traditional finance players such as BlackR  ( 25 min )

There's plenty of free cash flow to pay out to shareholders at these two industry giants.  ( 37 min )

The AI server maker has never split its high-flying shares.  ( 36 min )

These three finance companies could be some of the world's largest in the next decade.  ( 37 min )

Uncover the key factors that make these stocks the top choices for EV investors.  ( 37 min )

With their headwinds expected to fade, these dividend stocks could soar in 2024.  ( 38 min )

The pure play BTC miner has taken investors on a wild ride.  ( 37 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Blackstone Inc. raised $1.3 billion for its first private equity fund for rich individuals, achieving one of the biggest initial hauls for a fund of its kind despite a delayed launch.Most Read from BloombergMusk’s Drug Use Concerns Tesla, SpaceX Leaders, WSJ SaysKey Piece of Boeing 737 Found in Hunt for Clues on Plane BlowoutBoeing Max Grounding Goes Global as Carriers Follow FAA OrderThe cash pile, disclosed in a filing Monday, underscores the intensifying race among alternative  ( 36 min )

Merck has struck a deal to buy clinical-stage immunotherapy company Harpoon Therapeutics for about $680 million.  ( 26 min )

The Dow was a laggard in 2023, but these three stocks are expected to outperform this year.  ( 38 min )

Spirit AeroSystems is the supplier of the ‘door plug’ that failed on the Boeing 737 MAX-9.  ( 25 min )

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The year has just started, but there are some excellent opportunities for investors with cash on the sidelines.  ( 34 min )

According to Bitcoin bull and MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor, Bitcoin's unique properties make it a superior store of value over the long haul.  ( 37 min )

I’d like to ask about the backdoor Roth IRA. Say you are over the income limit for Roth contributions, so you make a traditional contribution with no tax deduction and then do a backdoor Roth. Is that conversion taxable? If so, you would be paying tax on that money twice since you paid tax on […] The post Ask an Advisor: Is a Backdoor Roth Conversion Taxable Even If I Didn’t Take a Deduction on My IRA Contributions? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 37 min )

E.Leclerc's chairman said he wouldn't follow Carrefour's "show of strength" by banning Cheetos and Doritos from his stores.  ( 36 min )

Oil fell Monday after Saudi Arabia slashed its crude prices for all regions, a sign the kingdom sees lower global demand. Most actively traded futures contracts for Brent crude oil, the international pricing benchmark, fell 2.5% to under $77 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate slid almost 3%  ( 24 min )

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Nvidia stock continues to dominate thanks to its massive lead in the artificial intelligence market.  ( 35 min )

If Shiba Inu were to reach $1 per coin, a $100 investment at today's prices would turn into roughly $10 million.  ( 35 min )

The Chinese e-commerce stock has struggled in recent years. Can it finally mount a turnaround?  ( 36 min )

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Should you switch from pre-tax IRA contributions to Roth contributions? Imagine that you’re steadily contributing to a traditional IRA. This provides you with an annual tax deduction. However, contributing to a tax-deferred account comes at the cost of having to pay taxes on all of the money you withdraw in retirement. Switching to a Roth […] The post I'm Almost 60 and Have $1 Million in My IRA. Should I Switch to Roth Contributions? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 37 min )

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Intel may be about to tap its piggy bank again as it gears up for massive chip manufacturing spending.  ( 38 min )

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Cathie Wood may prefer innovative growth stocks, but the popular investment manager owns several dividend stocks.  ( 35 min )

These companies have the potential to justify their expensive valuations.  ( 38 min )

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These four names span different sectors, but all underperformed in 2023. Is it time to be a contrarian and pick up bargains on the discount aisle?  ( 39 min )

This mid-cap AI stock has high return potential.  ( 36 min )

You may be able to get more out of Social Security, as long as you know the rules.  ( 36 min )

Boeing nosedived 8.7% in trading before the bell after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered the temporary grounding of some 737 MAX 9 jets fitted with a panel that blew off an Alaska Air Group jet in midair on Friday. Alaska Air Group slid 4.6% after the carrier canceled more than 200 flights following the FAA order, while other airlines like JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines lost between 1.4% and 3%.  ( 36 min )

We'll find out in less than 12 months if these predictions come true.  ( 36 min )

When it comes to investing in the consumer, pros say stick to what has worked.  ( 37 min )

Even if Wall Street is wrong about these stocks in the new year, Cathie Wood could still be right about them over the long run.  ( 36 min )

Shell said its fourth-quarter earnings took a hit of up to $4.5 billion in impairments that were offset by significantly higher gas trading, while its overall production volumes are on track to meet targets.  ( 27 min )

The new year brings with it hopes for an even better future.  ( 38 min )

Apple is undoubtedly a great business, but it could soon lose its status as the world's most valuable company.  ( 36 min )

Find out why investment bank analysts are hyperbullish for these stocks.  ( 37 min )

The Securities and Exchange Commission has a deadline of Wednesday to determine whether to approve the spot Bitcoin ETF application filed by ARK Invest and 21Shares.  ( 21 min )

Some big shifts are happening in Ark Invest's most popular ETFs.  ( 37 min )

Among Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta Platforms, and Tesla, there's a plain-as-day bargain hiding in plain sight, as well as a highflier that appears poised for a reality check.  ( 39 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Elon Musk’s reported drug use has Tesla Inc. board members facing a familiar quandary: having to decide what, if anything, to do about the chief executive subjecting directors and shareholders alike to great financial and legal risk.Most Read from BloombergMusk’s Drug Use Concerns Tesla, SpaceX Leaders, WSJ SaysBoeing Max Grounding Goes Global as Carriers Follow FAA OrderChina Says It Caught Foreign Consultant Spying for UK’s MI6The Wall Street Journal’s article describing Musk’s  ( 37 min )

These innovative companies could help grow your wealth in the coming year.  ( 36 min )

The Oracle of Omaha expects these well-known, time-tested companies to thrive in the new year.  ( 39 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Investors betting on a revival in Chinese stocks in the new year are seeing their resolve tested as the market has deepened its slump in the first few days of trading. Most Read from BloombergMusk’s Drug Use Concerns Tesla, SpaceX Leaders, WSJ SaysBoeing Max Grounding Goes Global as Carriers Follow FAA OrderChina Says It Caught Foreign Consultant Spying for UK’s MI6Persistent concerns over the nation’s economic recovery and policy uncertainty have pushed an onshore equity benchmar  ( 34 min )

Boeing shares in Frankfurt sfell around 7% after the FAA ordered a temporary grounding and immediate inspections of dozens of 737 MAX jets following an Alaska Airlines emergency landing.  ( 26 min )

Boeing slumps after the FAA orders the temporary grounding of 737 MAX 9 planes after a jet operated by Alaska Airlines lost a section of its fuselage midair, Apple shares extend their losing streak, and Tesla declines after The Wall Street Journal publishes an article on alleged illegal drug use by CEO Elon Musk.  ( 29 min )

Oil prices were drifting lower after Saudi Arabia slashed the price for its flagship Arab Light crude to Asian customers, a barometer for how the kingdom sees the demand outlook. Brent crude was down 0.9% at $78.02 a barrel, while WTI was down 1.1% at $73 a barrel. "The decrease was larger than th  ( 16 min )

U.S. stock markets were headed for a negative open on Monday. Boeing will be facing attention again after one of its MAX 9 planes operated by Alaska Airlines had a structural failure Friday night, while investors looked ahead to inflation data later this week. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures w  ( 17 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Shell Plc said earnings from gas trading would be significantly higher in the fourth quarter, but profits from buying and selling oil products and chemicals will be lower. Most Read from BloombergMusk’s Drug Use Concerns Tesla, SpaceX Leaders, WSJ SaysBoeing Max Grounding Goes Global as Carriers Follow FAA OrderBoeing CEO’s Comeback Plan for 2024 Takes a Hit Five Days InThe London-based major said it benefited from seasonal shifts in the gas market and higher production of liquefi  ( 35 min )

Boeing shares listed in Frankfurt fell as much as 8% on Monday after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration ordered the temporary grounding of some Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets fitted with a panel that blew off a jet in midair on Friday. Shares in rival manufacturer Airbus were up 2% on the Tradegate platform. Boeing competes with Airbus, which has extended gains in market share, since two Boeing MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019 that killed nearly 350 people and led to the MAX's worldwide grounding for 20 months.  ( 34 min )

The U.S. healthcare sector is showing signs of life after lagging in 2023 as investors bet cheap valuations will offset a tendency to underperform during presidential election years. The S&P 500 healthcare sector has climbed about 6% since the start of December, doubling the gain of the broader index during that period. Its performance during 2023 overall was far less impressive, as it rose just 0.3% compared to the S&P 500’s 24% jump.  ( 36 min )

China's securities regulator is allowing mutual fund managers to sell more shares than they buy each day, three sources said, removing a ban introduced late last year aimed at propping up a flagging stock market. The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) late last year barred major mutual fund companies from selling shares on a net basis on any day, answering top leadership calls to stabilise a market that was among the world's worst performers. CSRC didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.  ( 34 min )

Britain must kickstart a drilling race to extract the billions of barrels of oil and gas that remain offshore, says the chief executive of the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA).  ( 38 min )

A top executive of China Evergrande's electric vehicle company has been detained by police in the latest sign of trouble for the world's most heavily indebted property developer. China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle announced the detention of Liu Yongzhuo in a notice Monday to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange after its shares were suspended from trading.  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Chinese leaders pushed for an unusually speedy resolution for Zhongzhi Enterprise Group Co. after the shadow banking giant collapsed, underscoring the government’s increased focus on containing financial risks as the economy struggles.Most Read from BloombergMusk’s Drug Use Concerns Tesla, SpaceX Leaders, WSJ SaysBoeing Max Grounding Goes Global as Carriers Follow FAA OrderBoeing CEO’s Comeback Plan for 2024 Takes a Hit Five Days InTop officials concluded in October that bankruptc  ( 35 min )

Major Asian stock markets retreated on Monday after Wall Street logged its worst week since Halloween. U.S. futures were lower even after Congressional leaders reached an agreement on overall spending levels for the current fiscal year that could help avoid a partial government shutdown later this month. Oil prices fell after Saudi Arabia on Sunday cut oil prices to Asian markets to their lowest level in 27 months.  ( 37 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A bigger-than-expected cut in official oil pricing to Asia by OPEC+ leader Saudi Arabia has reinforced signs of softer physical crude market in the largest consuming region.Most Read from BloombergMusk’s Drug Use Concerns Tesla, SpaceX Leaders, WSJ SaysBoeing Max Grounding Goes Global as Carriers Follow FAA OrderBoeing 737 Max Blowout Points to Pervasive FlawsSaudi Aramco cut the official selling price for its flagship Arab Light crude to a $1.50-a-barrel premium to the regional b  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks are set for a steady open as focus shifts to this week’s inflation reports from the US, Japan and China after mixed jobs and activity data on Friday capped a downbeat start to the year. Most Read from BloombergMusk’s Drug Use Concerns Tesla, SpaceX Leaders, WSJ SaysBoeing Max Grounding Goes Global as Carriers Follow FAA OrderBoeing 737 Max Blowout Points to Pervasive FlawsAckman Plans to Check MIT’s Kornbluth, Staff for PlagiarismAustralian equities were little change  ( 37 min )

The dollar was steady on Monday ahead of a key U.S. inflation report later in the week for further clarity on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy outlook, after markets got off to a hesitant start to the year as rate cut bets were pared. The yen struggled near the 145 per dollar level pressured by a broad bounce in the dollar, while the Australian and New Zealand dollars were nursing losses having fallen sharply last week amid cautious risk sentiment. The greenback's rally was underpinned by a rebound in U.S. Treasury yields as traders tempered their expectations of the pace and scale of Fed cuts this year.  ( 35 min )

Oil prices dipped in early trade on Monday on sharp price cuts by top exporter Saudi Arabia and a rise in OPEC output, offsetting worries about escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude fell 9 cents, or 0.1%, to $78.67 a barrel by 0057 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures shed 10 cents, or 0.1%, to $73.71 a barrel. Both contracts climbed more than 2% in the first week of 2024 after investors returned from holidays to focus on geopolitical risks in the Middle East following attacks by Yemeni Houthis on ships in the Red Sea.  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has avoided trial by settling allegations that it violated the terms of its buyout of truck-stop-chain Pilot Travel Centers by changing the accounting methods used to value the last part of the deal, according to people familiar with the accord.Most Read from BloombergMusk’s Drug Use Concerns Tesla, SpaceX Leaders, WSJ SaysBoeing Max Grounding Goes Global as Carriers Follow FAA OrderBoeing 737 Max Blowout Points to Pervasive FlawsAckman Plans to  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A series of high-stakes deadlines this week will mark the culmination of a years’ long push to launch exchange-traded funds backed by Bitcoin in the US.Most Read from BloombergMusk’s Drug Use Concerns Tesla, SpaceX Leaders, WSJ SaysBoeing Max Grounding Goes Global as Carriers Follow FAA OrderBoeing 737 Max Blowout Points to Pervasive FlawsAckman Plans to Check MIT’s Kornbluth, Staff for PlagiarismWould-be Bitcoin ETF issuers have been given until Monday morning in Washington to su  ( 34 min )

The S&P 500 gained 1.4% on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, shaking off a sluggish performance in the opening days of the year ahead of this week's inflation data and bank earnings reports.  ( 1 min )

Major U.S. equity indexes were mixed at midday on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, as tech stocks lifted the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, but the Dow was in the red because of a plunge in Boeing shares.  ( 1 min )

Stock futures were mixed in premarket trading as tech got a reprieve from last week's sell-off while the Dow came under pressure from Boeing.  ( 1 min )

These three stocks are worth adding to your watchlist today. We discuss why and identify key chart levels to watch.  ( 1 min )

Boeing shares tumbled after federal regulators ground 737 Max 9 jets following a panel blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight and sales of Apple’s iPhone slowed in China during the year’s first week. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

Golfing legend Tiger Woods announced that he is parting ways with sportswear maker Nike Inc. after 27 years.  ( 19 min )

Learn about pairing the stochastic and MACD indicators and how this strategy can enhance your trading and reveal entry points.  ( 27 min )

Personal loan rates rose by 7 basis points this week to 23.06% to again breach the 23% level after last doing so two weeks ago.  ( 19 min )

If you racked up a lot of credit card debt this holiday season, you’re far from alone.  ( 19 min )

The S&P 500 gained 1.4% on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, shaking off a sluggish performance in the opening days of the year ahead of this week's inflation data and bank earnings reports.  ( 17 min )

USAA offers a few different savings accounts, but the rates are relatively low. Compare USAA to top competitors and find the best savings account for your needs.  ( 25 min )

Check U.S. Bank’s current savings account interest rates, and see how they compare to the top accounts in the market today.  ( 21 min )

You can earn a higher-than-average APY with a TD Bank savings account. But TD Bank only offers the highest interest rates on accounts with high balances.  ( 22 min )

State Farm is more than just an insurance company. It offers banking services and competitive interest rates for its savings account.  ( 21 min )

SoFi savings account interest rates are above average and the financial services company charges no bank fees—two reasons this savings option is worth considering.  ( 27 min )

See a full overview of PNC savings account interest rates. Compare PNC Bank to top competitors and find the right savings account for your financial needs.  ( 26 min )

Marcus by Goldman Sachs only offers a few account types, but what it does offer, it does well. Learn how you can benefit from its online high-yield savings account.  ( 23 min )

Through Lending Club’s high-yield savings accounts, you can earn a higher-than-average APY with no monthly service fees. All you need to get started is $100.  ( 21 min )

E*TRADE savings account interest rates can't compete with the best, but high-net-worth individuals can benefit from its higher FDIC insurance coverage.  ( 20 min )

Discover’s savings account doesn’t usually have the highest APY, but it’s easily accessible with no minimum deposit or monthly fee.  ( 25 min )

Citi offers CDs, checking accounts, bank IRAs, and savings accounts. Learn more about its savings account rates, features, and account requirements.  ( 27 min )

Chime’s high-yield savings account doesn’t charge a fee or require a minimum deposit. Learn more about Chime savings account interest rates and other features.  ( 23 min )

Chase Bank offers two savings accounts to its customers with below-average interest rates, but the bank has other financial services worth considering.  ( 22 min )

Charles Schwab savings account interest rates are higher than the national average, and it doesn’t have monthly fees or minimum deposit requirements.  ( 21 min )

Capital One savings account interest rates are higher than average, and the bank doesn’t charge monthly maintenance fees or have a minimum deposit requirement.  ( 26 min )

The savings account at Apple Bank offers competitive rates, but are they competitive enough? We reviewed Apple Bank so you can decide if the bank is right for you.  ( 22 min )

Bask Bank offers an attractive pair of savings accounts: One is a typical high-yield savings account, but the other earns American Airlines AAdvantage miles.  ( 23 min )

The best CD rate today is 5.75%, offered by INOVA Federal Credit Union for 8 months, while Air Force Federal Credit Union and NASA Federal Credit Union are paying 5.70% APY.  ( 20 min )

Nvidia Corp. shares rose Monday after the company introduced three chips designed to run artificial intelligence (AI) applications that could further the chipmaker's AI dominance.  ( 19 min )

A savings account is an essential part of your financial toolbox. Learn about Ally Bank savings accounts and their rates and decide if they are a fit for you.  ( 22 min )

Hard money is a currency backed by a gold standard or precious metal, or types of lending, political contributions, and government funding.  ( 23 min )

The main types of college savings plans are 529 college savings plans, Education Savings Accounts (also known as ESAs or Coverdell accounts), and custodial accounts.  ( 26 min )

A trade deficit is also referred to as net exports, which may affect the stock market.  ( 22 min )

Johnson & Johnson said it bought Ambrx Biopharma Inc. for about $2 billion to boost its oncology portfolio.  ( 19 min )

Apparel retailers Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and American Eagle Outfitters Inc. raised their earnings guidance on solid holiday sales.  ( 19 min )

Continuing claims refers to the number of people who have already filed an initial claim and are still filing for unemployment benefits.  ( 24 min )

As the New Year approaches, it’s time to turn your thoughts to your financial goals and the investing resolutions that you need to make to achieve them.  ( 27 min )

Learn about finding tax-free mutual funds at major investment firms, including how tax-free funds work and what you should consider before investing.  ( 21 min )

Apple Inc. shares rose after the tech giant announced Monday that its Vision Pro virtual reality headset would launch on Feb. 2.  ( 20 min )

Major U.S. equity indexes were mixed at midday on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, as tech stocks lifted the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, but the Dow was in the red because of a plunge in Boeing shares.  ( 19 min )

Merck & Co. said Monday that it would purchase Harpoon Therapeutics Inc. for about $680 million to expand its reach in cancer-fighting drugs.  ( 19 min )

Shares of Crocs jumped Monday after the casual shoemaker said fourth-quarter and full-year sales would exceed its prior guidance after a strong holiday season.  ( 18 min )

Anastasia Amoroso, the Chief Investment Strategist at iCapital, rejoins the show to help us identify unusual opportunities in the capital markets this year as the economy slows and rates come down.  ( 17 min )

Millennials fall into the category of high car insurance rates, but this guide will help you find the best auto policy to suit your needs and pocketbook. Check out some ways to save money, like owning an older car or leasing a vehicle.  ( 24 min )

Microsoft expanded its deal with South Korean solar panel provider Qcells in a bid to meet its goal to become renewable energy dependent by 2025.  ( 19 min )

The January effect is the supposed tendency of stock prices to rise in the first month of the year.  ( 30 min )

The 2023 and 2024 rules require donors to itemize their deductions to claim any charitable contribution deductions and are limited to the AGI limit of 60% for cash donations for qualified charities.  ( 27 min )

Reserve assets are financial assets denominated in foreign currencies and held by central banks and used to balance payments.  ( 23 min )

Short selling has been around as long as the stock market, and it hasn't always been looked on favorably.  ( 31 min )

Find out how common fringe benefits can increase the total compensation employees receive and why it is important to understand how these benefits are taxed.  ( 26 min )

The wash sale rule can result in the disallowance of a much-needed deduction. Here you can learn what constitutes a wash sale and how to avoid it.  ( 21 min )

Wells Fargo offers two types of savings accounts, but the rates are low unless you carry a large balance.  ( 23 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages have been slowly grinding higher after sinking to a 7-month low just after Christmas, adding more than a quarter point since then.  ( 20 min )

Unemployment can vary wildly depending on where you live. Fortunately, the state unemployment rate at least makes it easy to find out.  ( 49 min )

When looking through SoFi’s fund options for your IRA, VTI and BKAG are good options to start with.  ( 25 min )

A real estate agent is a licensed professional representing buyers or sellers in real estate transactions.  ( 29 min )

Boeing shares fell after the Federal Aviation Administration grounded Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft for inspections amid safety concerns.  ( 18 min )

An invisible trade is an international transaction that does not involve sending or receiving tangible goods. Customer service outsourcing is an example.  ( 23 min )

These three stocks are worth adding to your watchlist today. We discuss why and identify key chart levels to watch.  ( 21 min )

Historical housing price data suggests ongoing increases in housing prices, but these numbers don't tell the whole truth.  ( 27 min )

Boeing shares tumbled after federal regulators ground 737 Max 9 jets following a panel blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight and sales of Apple’s iPhone slowed in China during the year’s first week. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 20 min )

A discretionary expense is a cost that is not essential for the operation of a home or a business.  ( 21 min )

Learn how to interpret a weighted average cost of capital (WACC). Discover what is considered a good WACC & find out what it means to investors.  ( 24 min )

Get ahead of the curve and follow our guide to learn how to use artificial intelligence in your investing. Utilize automated technology to help your portfolio grow.  ( 27 min )

Forex scalping is a method of trading where the trader typically makes multiple trades each day, trying to profit off small price movements.  ( 24 min )

The volume-weighted average price (VWAP) is a statistic used by traders to determine what the average price is based on both price and volume. Whether a price is above or below the VWAP helps assess current value and trend.  ( 25 min )

A variable cost is an expense that changes in proportion to production or sales volume.  ( 33 min )

An interest rate option is a financial derivative allowing the holder to hedge or speculate on changes in interest rates at various maturities.  ( 23 min )

Covered call ETFs sell call options on securities they own, generating income for investors and helping protect against volatility.  ( 25 min )

Geographical labor mobility refers to workers' ability to relocate in order to find employment in their field of work.  ( 25 min )

De Duitse spoorwegvakbond GDL mag opnieuw gaan staken in een slepend arbeidsconflict met Deutsche Bahn. Dat heeft een arbeidsrechtbank in Frankfurt besloten. Deutsche Bahn was naar de rechtbank gestapt om de landelijke staking van onder meer treinmachinisten te voorkomen.  ( 8 min )

Bij het controleren van toestellen van het type Boeing-737 MAX 9 heeft United Airlines ontdekt dat sommige moeren "verder aangedraaid moeten worden". Dat maakt de Amerikaanse luchtvaartmaatschappij maandag bekend. De controle kwam na een incident met een Boeing die zijn romp verloor.  ( 9 min )

Boeren die demonstreren tegen het landbouwbeleid van de regering, dat herkennen we in Nederland wel. Deze week is in Duitsland uitgeroepen tot de Wutwoche, een protestweek van Duitse boeren. Maar waarom demonstreren deze boeren precies?  ( 11 min )

Grotere supermarkten in Hongarije moeten het binnenkort aan klanten duidelijk maken als een product kleiner is geworden. Dit moet zogeheten krimpflatie tegengaan, waarbij boodschappen minder inhoud hebben terwijl de prijs hetzelfde blijft of zelfs omhooggaat.  ( 9 min )

Bij Jumbo is een aantal producten van snoepjesfabrikant Haribo niet verkrijgbaar. Ook van Coca-Cola is er minder beschikbaar. Dat bevestigt een woordvoerder van de supermarktketen maandag na berichtgeving van vakblad Distrifood.  ( 9 min )

Hotels, kroegen en restaurants moeten meer geld vragen voor eten, drinken en overnachtingen om te voorkomen dat ze failliet gaan. De bedrijven maken steeds minder winst doordat ze met stijgende kosten te maken krijgen. Hogere prijzen zijn daarom noodzakelijk.  ( 9 min )

Tweeduizend automobilisten zijn de maandagochtend begonnen met een belletje naar de Wegenwacht. Door de vorst kampen de bellers niet alleen met startproblemen of defecte accu's, maar ook met vastgevroren deuren, handremmen en laadkabels.  ( 9 min )

Een Nederlander is verantwoordelijk voor het inbrengen van het beruchte Stuxnet-virus in een Iraans atoomcomplex in 2008, meldt de Volkskrant maandag. De Nederlandse politiek zou daar destijds niet van op de hoogte zijn geweest. Stuxnet legde het Iraanse atoomprogramma lam.  ( 11 min )

Horecabedrijven hebben afgelopen jaar geworsteld met hoge kosten voor onder meer personeel, energie en huur. Daardoor maakten ze minder winst en daalde het aantal horecazaken voor het eerst in acht jaar, meldt branchevereniging KHN.  ( 9 min )

Op twee locaties in het Groningenveld gaat de gaskraan weer een beetje open. Ze staan stand-by voor het geval er wat gebeurt met bijvoorbeeld de gasopslagen. De productielocaties worden op het zogenoemde waakvlamniveau gezet, meldt demissionair staatssecretaris Hans Vijlbrief (Mijnbouw).  ( 8 min )

Een ontbrekend onderdeel van een Alaska Airlines-vliegtuig is teruggevonden in een achtertuin in Portland. Het toestel moest afgelopen vrijdag een noodlanding maken, omdat kort na het opstijgen een stuk van de romp was losgeraakt.  ( 9 min )

Vorig jaar zijn 30 procent minder hypotheken aangevraagd, blijkt uit cijfers van dataverzamelaar HDN. Met name het aantal mensen dat een hypotheek wilde over- of bijsluiten, zakte volledig in. Ondertussen blijft de hypotheekrente maar dalen.  ( 9 min )

Een Amerikaans ruimtevaartbedrijf heeft maandagochtend een robotvoertuig naar de maan gestuurd. Als hij daar landt, is het de eerste commerciële maanlander waarmee dat is gelukt. Eind februari moet het voertuig op het maanoppervlak neerstrijken.  ( 9 min )

Het aantal auto's op de Nederlandse wegen steeg afgelopen jaar hard. Er kwamen ruim 180.000 personenauto's bij, waardoor er nu 9,4 miljoen personenauto's rondrijden in Nederland.  ( 8 min )

Horecabedrijven hebben afgelopen jaar geworsteld met hoge kosten voor onder meer personeel, energie en huur. Daardoor maakten ze minder winst en daalde het aantal horecazaken voor het eerst in acht jaar, meldt branchevereniging KHN.  ( 9 min )

Duitse boeren betogen maandag onder meer met wegblokkades tegen het plan van de regering om een aantal subsidies voor de sector te schrappen. De boeren vrezen dat hun producten te duur worden in vergelijking met landbouwproducten uit andere landen.  ( 9 min )

Er werden in de afgelopen tien jaar niet zoveel motoren verkocht als in 2023. In het afgelopen jaar werden maar liefst 17.501 nieuwe motorfietsen geregistreerd.  ( 8 min )

Het nieuwe jaar is aangebroken en daarmee is ook de rente op studieleningen gestegen. Het rentepercentage is dit jaar 2,56. Daarmee is het ruim vijf keer hoger dan vorig jaar, toen het 0,46 procent was.  ( 9 min )

Johnson & Johnson said it bought Ambrx Biopharma Inc. for about $2 billion to boost its oncology portfolio.  ( 1 min )

Apparel retailers Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and American Eagle Outfitters Inc. raised their earnings guidance on solid holiday sales.  ( 1 min )

Apple Inc. shares rose after the tech giant announced Monday that its Vision Pro virtual reality headset would launch on Feb. 2.  ( 1 min )

Merck & Co. said Monday that it would purchase Harpoon Therapeutics Inc. for about $680 million to expand its reach in cancer-fighting drugs.  ( 1 min )

Shares of Crocs jumped Monday after the casual shoemaker said fourth-quarter and full-year sales would exceed its prior guidance after a strong holiday season.  ( 1 min )

Microsoft expanded its deal with South Korean solar panel provider Qcells in a bid to meet its goal to become renewable energy dependent by 2025.  ( 1 min )

Boeing shares fell after the Federal Aviation Administration grounded Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft for inspections amid safety concerns.  ( 1 min )

The American Opportunity Tax Credit offsets up to $2,500 of annual college expenses such as tuition, school fees, and books. It's a partially refundable credit.  ( 29 min )

In a short sale, the investor borrows against margin to buy shares and then sells them, hoping prices decrease to then buy them back at a lower price.  ( 23 min )

The parabolic SAR is a popular indicator that is mainly used by traders to determine the future short-term momentum of a given asset. Learn how it works.  ( 22 min )

OpenSea is the largest non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace, offering the ability to buy, sell, create, and trade. It has more than 2.4 million active users.  ( 26 min )

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Macro risk is political or economic hazards in a country or region that can adversely affect a business operating in it.  ( 23 min )

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Stealth addresses hide the receiver's identity in a blockchain transaction, ensuring stronger privacy and anonymity on the cryptocurrency network.  ( 23 min )

The former CEO of Mastercard was confirmed in May 2023 as the new president of The World Bank. He is the first person of South Asian origin to hold the position.  ( 26 min )

Consumers may not know they can shop for cheaper car insurance. This article features step-by-step instructions on how to evaluate and cut your costs.  ( 23 min )

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NEO is a blockchain solution and ecosystem designed to build and maintain a smart economy. Learn more about NEO and what it attempts to do.  ( 23 min )

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The civilian labor force is the non-military working-age population that the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) classifies as either employed or unemployed.  ( 23 min )

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Net debt per capita is a measurement of the value of a government's debt in terms of the amount attributable to each citizen in its jurisdiction.  ( 23 min )

Learn about how mutual fund sales and other types of transactions are taxed within an IRA, and discover if a sale triggers an early withdrawal penalty.  ( 24 min )

These companies are each positioned to return great shareholder value over the long haul.  ( 37 min )

Elon Musk is a key person at Tesla and stories about Musk can mean some extra stock volatility for Tesla shareholders.  ( 25 min )

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2023 US federal tax bracket guide: Which tax bracket am I in for 2023? What are the new IRS tax brackets for 2024?  ( 36 min )

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The new year brings new tax brackets, deductions, and limits that will impact your 2024 federal income tax return. While 2023 did not see major federal tax reform legislation, the IRS has adjusted ranges for tax brackets, standard deductions, retirement savings contributions and more to account for inflation. These 2024 IRS tax code tweaks affect […] The post 2024 IRS Tax Changes: What You Need to Know appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 36 min )

Discover why Toast's slumping stock chart could be your next big investment opportunity.  ( 37 min )

Here's everything you need to know about the electric vehicle maker's week.  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Stocks started 2024 with a limp. But that could change this week as earnings season kicks off and companies start announcing their plans for share repurchases, something investors hope will help the market keep last year’s rally running.Most Read from BloombergBoeing Max Grounding Goes Global as Carriers Follow FAA OrderAckman Plans to Check MIT’s Kornbluth, Staff for PlagiarismBoeing 737 Max Blowout Points to Pervasive FlawsMusk’s Drug Use Concerns Tesla, SpaceX Leaders, WSJ Says  ( 36 min )

These two growth stocks have missed out on the market recovery thus far, but that could soon change.  ( 37 min )

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The Federal Reserve's forecasting tool currently signals the greatest risk of recession in four decades.  ( 38 min )

The trends fueling these stocks have staying power.  ( 38 min )

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Shares of Google's parent company Alphabet could soar as it tackles new artificial intelligence-related growth drivers.  ( 36 min )

Amazon, MercadoLibre, and LVMH are all great stocks to hold for a few decades.  ( 37 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- A bull run in Treasuries will resume after its current “rest,” according to strategists at JPMorgan Chase & Co. Most Read from BloombergBoeing Max Grounding Goes Global as Carriers Follow FAA OrderAckman Plans to Check MIT’s Kornbluth, Staff for PlagiarismBoeing 737 Max Blowout Points to Pervasive FlawsChina Sanctions Five US Defense Firms on Taiwan Arms SalesThe 10-year yield is likely to rise from its current level of about 4% amid trend-following and discretionary selling press  ( 35 min )

It's a new year, and these stocks have their eyes on Nvidia's crown.  ( 38 min )

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It wasn't just trillion-dollar artificial intelligence giants like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Amazon logging big gains in 2023.  ( 38 min )

Spending on research and development has nearly doubled to over $29 billion in the last five years. What is Apple up to?  ( 37 min )

Dutch Bros is stirring up the coffee industry as a rapidly growing up-and-comer.  ( 37 min )

Diversification isn't always a good thing.  ( 37 min )

Medical Properties Trust is not getting paid all the rent due from a large tenant.  ( 37 min )

A decade is a long time in the tech world.  ( 36 min )

The task is physically taxing and boring, and finding enough people willing to do it is getting harder. What’s proving even more difficult: building a robot that can do the job.  ( 25 min )

Ark analysts think this could be the driving force behind AI-powered productivity improvements.  ( 37 min )

Diamondback Energy recently sent its investors a lot more cash.  ( 36 min )

This New Year's resolution will pay you for years to come.  ( 37 min )

Ford is managing the transition to EVs prudently.  ( 34 min )

This bank is priced 37% below its book value. Here's why it deserves a look from investors.  ( 37 min )

This innovative company avoided bankruptcy in 2023, but that doesn't mean it's a good stock to hold.  ( 35 min )

Tesla's production surpassed 1.8 million units for 2023.  ( 34 min )

Artificial intelligence could remain on investors' minds for several years.  ( 34 min )

The new breed of Bitcoin ETFs holds a lot of advantages for investors.  ( 36 min )

The Oracle of Omaha applies a straightforward test to every stock he even thinks about buying.  ( 37 min )

These stocks could deliver positive gains in the new year -- but the real money-making opportunities are over the next decade and beyond.  ( 38 min )

Start the year off right by investing in these quality businesses.  ( 41 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Saudi Arabia will cut key crude prices for buyers in all regions, including its main Asia market, for February amid persistent weakness in the market.Most Read from BloombergBoeing Max Grounding Goes Global as Carriers Follow FAA OrderAckman Plans to Check MIT’s Kornbluth, Staff for PlagiarismBoeing 737 Max Blowout Points to Pervasive FlawsChina Sanctions Five US Defense Firms on Taiwan Arms SalesOil consumption typically eases during February and March, with refiners using the pe  ( 35 min )

A smart acquisition 60 years ago completely changed the makeup of this food business.  ( 37 min )

The data streaming market could be worth $100 billion by 2025. Confluent plans to have a big share of it.  ( 35 min )

After soaring in value in 2023, can Riot Platforms deliver a repeat performance in 2024?  ( 37 min )

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It’s the sort of activity that takes place across every industry at the start of the year, be it entertainment, sports or indeed in the investment game: top pick lists. Everyone is looking for the next big thing and on Wall Street that involves pointing out the best stock investing opportunities for the year ahead. TC Cowen has been putting together just such a list, and one sector they focus on particularly is finance. The investment bank takes a broad view of the financial sector, and is looki  ( 39 min )

The Federal Reserve may have finished raising interest rates, and that portends upward momentum in the stock market.  ( 37 min )

For the first time in nine decades, M2 money supply is meaningfully declining.  ( 39 min )

A big win for crypto helped this fund top the list of Ark Invest ETFs.  ( 36 min )

Geely Automobile Group, one of China's largest private carmakers, has launched a pure electric sedan under its mass-market brand Galaxy to take on BYD's bestselling models amid intensified competition. The basic edition of the E8, with a driving range of 550 kilometres, sells for 175,800 yuan (US$24,752), 34,000 yuan lower than the Han electric vehicle (EV) built by BYD, which has a range of 506km. Hangzhou-based Geely will begin delivering the Class B sedan in February, hoping to target budget-  ( 36 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Underlying US price pressures probably continued to recede as 2023 drew to a close, backing up optimism at the Federal Reserve about the path for inflation.Most Read from BloombergFAA Orders Temporary Grounding of Some 737 Max Jets After MishapAckman Plans to Check MIT’s Kornbluth, Staff for PlagiarismBoeing 737 Max Blowout Points to Pervasive FlawsA Boom, a Whoosh, a Flicker: ‘I Started to Text My Loved Ones’The consumer price index excluding food and fuel, a measure favored by e  ( 38 min )

The utility industry is having trouble getting the gear it needs to pump out power as demand increases.  ( 26 min )

An unusual, billion-dollar trial between Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway and the billionaire Haslam family was canceled by the court on Saturday, two days before it was scheduled to start. The entry said it was authorized by Vice Chancellor Morgan Zurn, the judge. The Haslam family, Berkshire Hathaway and the chambers for Zurn could not be reached for comment.  ( 35 min )

Canada's oil industry, particularly in Alberta, anticipates increased production and higher revenues with the completion of the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion, despite current uncertainties and delays.  ( 36 min )

De Duitse treinbestuurdersvakbond GDL heeft opgeroepen tot een nieuwe landelijke staking. De staking begint woensdag en duurt drie dagen.  ( 8 min )

De Londense metro zou van maandag tot donderdag niet rijden omdat leden van de vakbond RMT zouden gaan staken. Maar dat gaat niet meer door omdat er vooruitgang zit in de onderhandelingen met de werkgever over een hoger loon.  ( 8 min )

Het Verenigd Koninkrijk wil als eerste West-Europese land de geavanceerde brandstof HALEU gaan produceren. De brandstof, die bestaat uit een vorm van verrijkt uranium, is nodig voor de opwek van energie in de nieuwste generatie kerncentrales.  ( 9 min )

Het Verenigd Koninkrijk wil als eerste West-Europese land de geavanceerde brandstof HALEU gaan produceren. De brandstof, die bestaat uit een bepaalde vorm van verrijkt uranium, is nodig voor de opwek van energie in de nieuwste generatie kerncentrales.  ( 9 min )

Europese luchtvaartmaatschappijen kunnen gewoon blijven vliegen met hun Boeing-toestellen, ondanks een recent incident met een Boeing 737 MAX 9 in de Verenigde Staten. Dat heeft het Europees Agentschap voor de veiligheid van de luchtvaart (EASA) laten weten.  ( 10 min )

Het is vandaag 25 jaar geleden dat de euro de gulden verving. Daarom vraagt de NUjij-redactie zich af of onze lezers nog terugrekenen van de euro naar de gulden. Doe jij dat nog? Ken je iemand die dat weleens doet? Of heb jij misschien nog oude guldens liggen? Laat het weten in de reacties.  ( 9 min )

Europese luchtvaartmaatschappijen kunnen gewoon blijven doorvliegen met hun Boeing-toestellen, ondanks een recent incident met een Boeing 737 MAX 9 in de Verenigde Staten. Dat heeft het Europees agentschap voor de veiligheid van de luchtvaart (EASA) laten weten.  ( 9 min )

China heeft sancties opgelegd aan vijf Amerikaanse defensiebedrijven. Daarmee reageert de Chinese regering op een recente aankondiging van nieuwe Amerikaanse wapenverkopen aan Taiwan. Het land ziet dat als een ernstige schending van zijn soevereiniteit en veiligheidsbelangen.  ( 8 min )

Apple heeft vrijdag voor de vierde dag op rij flink aan beurswaarde ingeleverd. De koers van het bedrijf staat onder druk doordat volgens The New York Times een nieuwe rechtszaak dreigt in de Verenigde Staten.  ( 8 min )

De euro is jarig. Het is inmiddels een kwart eeuw geleden dat de munt de gulden verving. Wat heeft 25 jaar euro ons gebracht?  ( 11 min )

Coming up this week: the latest inflation numbers and reports from big banks to kick off earnings season.  ( 1 min )

A cash-and-carry trade is an arbitrage strategy that exploits the mispricing between the underlying asset and its corresponding derivative.  ( 22 min )

There are benefits and drawbacks of holding cash versus investing in bonds, so make sure you make the right decision about how to best safeguard your money.  ( 25 min )

SEC Form F-1 is filed by foreign companies seeking to have their shares listed on American exchanges.  ( 23 min )

B-money was a crucial predecessor to the cryptocurrencies of today.  ( 23 min )

A weighted average coupon (WAC) is a measurement of the rate of return on a pool of mortgages packaged for sale as a mortgage-backed security (MBS).  ( 21 min )

Burgernomics refers to the Economist's Big Mac Index, which tracks purchasing power parity using the cost of a McDonald's Big Mac as the price benchmark.  ( 21 min )

Explore Google's revenue segments and its competitors in each sector, ranging from Microsoft and Netflix to Moody's Investor Services, IBM, Uber, and EMC.  ( 24 min )

tZero is a technology company that uses blockchain tech to run its broker-dealer business. It specializes in private capital markets and connecting startups with private equity.  ( 23 min )

Minsky Moment refers to the onset of a market collapse brought on by the reckless speculative activity that defines an unsustainable bullish period.  ( 22 min )

The employment report is released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics each month. It's an economic indicator that contains data on the employment information of the market.  ( 24 min )

Most currency traders avoid the limelight but a few have risen to international stardom. The five most famous forex traders share virtues like strong self-confidence.  ( 26 min )

Detailed definition of car registration and its importance when purchasing a new or used car.  ( 22 min )

Before you rent your next car, think twice about purchasing the added insurance if you're using a credit card.  ( 24 min )

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) can be used for qualified medical expenses, which typically include preventive care and other non-cosmetic dental procedures.  ( 23 min )

Dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) let employees use tax-exempt funds to pay for childcare expenses they incur while at work.  ( 22 min )

Market bottoms often carve out classic volume patterns that let observant traders make fast and accurate calls.  ( 23 min )

Learn more about the relative strength index (RSI), which is used to indicate temporary overbought or oversold conditions, and its forex applications.  ( 22 min )

Actor Mark Wahlberg has an estimated net worth of $400 million, a fortune he has built from his successful career in Hollywood, business ventures, endorsement deals, and real estate.  ( 21 min )

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Hysteresis in economics refers to an event in the economy that persists even after the factors that led to it have run their course.  ( 26 min )

A wage expense is the cost incurred by a business to pay hourly employees and is recorded as a line item that may also include payroll tax and benefits expenses.  ( 24 min )

A 403(b) plan and a Roth IRA are both vehicles used for retirement savings. Learn the definitions and differences between the two.  ( 27 min )

Employers must make contributions to a SEP IRA by the tax-filing deadline for the year in which they are made.  ( 23 min )

Find out how to set an investment goal, and see how a Roth IRA can help you reach it.  ( 30 min )

Market timing is a strategy where investors try to predict market movements in order to make a profit. Read about the risks of market timing.  ( 29 min )

A tax umbrella refers to a company's use of tax law provisions to reduce tax liability.  ( 24 min )

The contra proferentem rule is a legal doctrine stipulating that a party be deemed at fault if it has created or introduced an ambiguous contract clause that harms another party agreeing to the contract.  ( 24 min )

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This expanding coffee shop chain has begun to brew higher profits.  ( 36 min )

Nio's delivery numbers for the latest quarter came in better than expected.  ( 34 min )

This investor favorite was one of the best stock market performers of last year. It could give an encore performance in 2024.  ( 38 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Soaring rents and cheap funding made blocks of US rental apartments seem like a “can’t miss” investment during the pandemic. Developers piled in to take advantage by constructing millions of the multifamily units, while investors snapped up older complexes to renovate them. Most Read from BloombergFAA Orders Temporary Grounding of Some 737 Max Jets After MishapAckman Plans to Check MIT’s Kornbluth, Staff for PlagiarismBoeing 737 Max Blowout Points to Pervasive FlawsA Boom, a Whoos  ( 36 min )

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Money management firm BlackRock plans to announce layoffs of about 3 percent of its global workforce in the coming days, totaling about 600 employees.  ( 36 min )

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Nvidia led the S&P 500 higher last year, but Wall Street is still bullish on the artificial intelligence company.  ( 38 min )

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan on Saturday warned that the U.S. central bank may need to resume raising its short-term policy rate to keep a recent decline in long-term bond yields from rekindling inflation. "If we don’t maintain sufficiently tight financial conditions, there is a risk that inflation will pick back up and reverse the progress we’ve made," Logan said in remarks prepared for delivery at an American Economic Association conference in San Antonio, Texas. "In light of the easing in financial conditions in recent months, we shouldn’t take the possibility of another rate increase off the table just yet."  ( 34 min )

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The Harvard grad and donor used well-honed activist-investor moves to get what he wanted at the nation’s oldest university,  ( 37 min )

It's always a good time to invest in these excellent stocks.  ( 36 min )

A Tax Guy column for trending tax questions at the start of 2024  ( 37 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A natural gas terminal that’s been operating for more than half a century has been a crucial safeguard against blackouts when bone-chilling cold hits the US Northeast. In less than five months, it’s slated to shut forever.Most Read from BloombergAlaska Air Grounds Boeing 737 Max-9 Fleet After Midair BlowoutAckman Plans to Check MIT’s Kornbluth, Staff for PlagiarismBitcoin ETF Issuers Clear Major Hurdle on Path to SEC ApprovalHuawei Teardown Shows 5nm Chip Made in Taiwan, Not China  ( 35 min )

Tech stocks are flying. Here's why the bull market might be just getting started for Nvidia and Amazon.  ( 37 min )

When you retire, you make the final shift from the era of wealth accumulation to wealth management. This is a big deal. Managing your IRA in retirement is an important project. You want to strike the balance between a newfound need for security, since you can no longer wait out downturns and replace losses, and […] The post What Should I Do With My IRA Once I Retire? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 36 min )

These technology powerhouses could make investors richer in 2024.  ( 37 min )

Some big events this year could substantially affect the company's share price.  ( 37 min )

QuantumScape has lost much of the hype surrounding it early on, but it still has the potential to be a game changer.  ( 36 min )

I won't be overpaying for these stocks.  ( 36 min )

Two of our contributors discuss what stocks they've put lots of their own money into.  ( 35 min )

Apple's stock had a strong year. Can the momentum continue into 2024?  ( 36 min )

A record 2023 for Ford's EV business unit might mean big losses in the near term, but here's why it's still positive news.  ( 36 min )

It's only a matter of time before these stocks take off.  ( 38 min )

There's more than meets the eye with all three of these dividend stocks.  ( 37 min )

The solid-state battery maker is a speculative but promising investment.  ( 37 min )

These REITs pay their investors monthly, making them great ways to earn passive income.  ( 37 min )

Automaker Stellantis' dividend yield is a juicy 6.6%.  ( 36 min )

This stock underperformed in 2023, but 2024 could be a much different story.  ( 37 min )

Nvidia has been a great investment over the past three years, but it teaches investors a valuable lesson.  ( 36 min )

These stocks look set to benefit from AI and other tailwinds, and they still trade down massively from their peaks.  ( 36 min )

Snowflake and Oracle offer two entirely different ways to capitalize on the artificial intelligence trend.  ( 37 min )

Artificial intelligence will continue to be a strong investment theme throughout 2024.  ( 36 min )

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The last change of this magnitude came in 1994.  ( 37 min )

Ally Financial has a longer track record of growth and actually generates a profit.  ( 37 min )

AI has the potential to transform every aspect of life. Here are three companies looking to capitalize on the trend.  ( 37 min )

"The housing shortage is the biggest reason home values have risen so much over the past decade, and why they are expected to continue to rise," a Zillow economist says.  ( 37 min )

This surefire index fund provides exposure to many of the world's most influential businesses, including Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, and Nvidia.  ( 37 min )

Plug Power is too risky for me.  ( 37 min )

These stocks are poised to deliver heaps of dividend income to patient investors.  ( 37 min )

Companies love to have long streaks of dividend increases, but sometimes, they prove unsustainable.  ( 37 min )

The growth-fueled Nasdaq Composite is 9% below its record high, meaning amazing deals are still hiding in plain sight.  ( 39 min )

You'll find exciting innovators across industries.  ( 37 min )

These stocks already offer juicy dividend yields. Some analysts think they'll deliver juicy gains, too.  ( 36 min )

As the private plans’ share of the Medicare patient pie has ballooned to 30.8 million people, so too have concerns about the insurers’ aggressive sales tactics and misleading coverage claims.  ( 37 min )

With major disruptions already hitting global supply chains due to Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea, the situation is now set to worsen as shipping companies face the extra pressure of the coming Lunar New Year. But one possible solution to the current shipping crisis may have been found as some exporters switch to the overland route provided by the China-Europe Railway Express. Since November, Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, who control much of Yemen including most of the Red Sea coast, have b  ( 37 min )

A Bankrate report found that almost 70% of parents with adult children have made financial compromises to support them.  ( 27 min )

While the stock market enjoyed a banner year in 2023, Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) didn’t join the festivities. But the much-maligned stock could be ready to bounce back in 2024. Over the last few years, it has been a long, hard road for the Chinese mega-cap stock and its shareholders. Its underperformance continued something of a trend; the former high-flyer has sadly lost 75% of its value from its peak in late 2020, falling from over $300 a share to just $73.01 today. This downfall was even more jarrin  ( 37 min )

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After more than doubling in 2023, SoFi pulled back following an analyst downgrade this week.  ( 35 min )

Gautam Adani's Adani Group came under fire exactly a year ago following a Hindenburg Research report.  ( 35 min )

Het aantal faillissementen in Denemarken lag het afgelopen jaar op het hoogste niveau sinds 2010. Volgens het Deense statistiekbureau Statistics Denmark gingen 3078 bedrijven bankroet, bijna 9 procent meer dan een jaar eerder.  ( 8 min )

Een groot schip ligt vast in de IJssel bij Westervoort. Andere boten kunnen er niet meer langs, bevestigt een woordvoerder van Rijkswaterstaat zaterdag na berichtgeving van Omroep Gelderland.  ( 8 min )

Een groot schip ligt vast op de IJssel bij Westervoort. Andere boten kunnen er niet meer langs, bevestigt een woordvoerder van Rijkswaterstaat na berichtgeving van Omroep Gelderland.  ( 8 min )

Schaatswinkels merken dat het een stuk drukker is doordat het de komende week mogelijk gaat vriezen. Sommige mensen komen met hun oude schaatsen voor een slijpbeurt, anderen kopen nieuwe noren, kunstschaatsen of ijshockeyschaatsen, schrijft persbureau ANP op basis van een rondgang.  ( 9 min )

Schaatswinkels merken dat het een stuk drukker is, omdat het komende week mogelijk gaat vriezen. Sommige mensen halen hun oude schaatsen uit het vet voor een slijpbeurt, anderen kopen nieuwe noren, kunst- of ijshockeyschaatsen, schrijft persbureau ANP op basis van een rondgang.  ( 9 min )

Het gaat komende week flink vriezen. Erik Ekkel merkt het al op zijn website die mensen naar schaatsplekken wijst: er heerst schaatskoorts in het land.  ( 11 min )

Apple heeft vrijdag voor de vierde dag op rij flink aan beurswaarde ingeleverd. De koers van het bedrijf staat onder druk doordat volgens The New York Times een nieuwe rechtszaak dreigt in de Verenigde Staten.  ( 8 min )

Apple heeft vrijdag voor de vierde dag op rij flink aan beurswaarde ingeleverd. De koers van het bedrijf staat onder druk omdat volgens The New York Times een nieuwe rechtszaak dreigt in de Verenigde Staten.  ( 8 min )

Alaska Airlines houdt tijdelijk al zijn 65 Boeing 737 MAX 9-vliegtuigen aan de grond voor inspectie. Een vliegtuig moest vrijdag namelijk een noodlanding maken omdat kort na het opstijgen een stuk van de romp van het toestel wegvloog.  ( 9 min )

Sinds een jaar krijgen spaarders weer rente op hun spaarcenten. Deze langzame klim van spaarrentes lijkt alweer bijna voorbij. Sommige spaarproducten waarbij je geld langer vastzet leveren alweer minder op dan enkele weken geleden.  ( 11 min )

The S&P 500 advanced 0.2% on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, marking the index's first winning day after a string of losses to start the trading year.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities were higher at midday on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 after the Labor Department's better-than-expected jobs report raised confidence in the strength of the U.S. economy.  ( 1 min )

Stock futures fell in premarket trading for a fourth consecutive day this week as markets awaited December jobs data.  ( 1 min )

These three stocks are worth monitoring today. We discuss why and identify important chart levels to watch.  ( 1 min )

Stock futures were lower ahead of a closely-watched jobs report and ExxonMobil said that lower gas prices were driving down its operating profits. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

Listen up, crypto fans. Hut 8 Mining (NASDAQ:HUT) has cryptocurrency mining rigs with plenty of power. If you’re a blockchain bull and like to buy stocks instead of only holding Bitcoin (BTC-USD), owning shares of Hut 8 may be a good strategy to consider. Overall, I am bullish on HUT stock, even though investors should be fully prepared for share price volatility in 2024. Hut 8 Mining is headquartered in Florida, and the company specializes in mining cryptocurrency. The company does this all day  ( 36 min )

Medical Properties Trust Inc (NYSE:MPW) shares are trading lower after the company announced plans to recover uncollected rents and outstanding loan obligations from Steward Health Care System. Also, Keybanc downgraded the stock from overweight to sector weight, which has also contributed to the 30% decline in the company’s stock price. Why is this a big deal? The announcement regarding Steward Health Care System clearly shows that Medical Properties Trust is facing significant challenges in its  ( 35 min )

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Advanced Micro Devices is reportedly looking for other CoWoS packaging providers to help increase the number of AI chips it can bring to the market in 2024.  ( 35 min )

Investment bankers are thrilled with recent oil deals. Investors are not.  ( 27 min )

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ZIM stock is rocketing higher as disruptions in the Red Sea are increasing shipping rates.  ( 34 min )

QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) is on a quest to find the Holy Grail in the electric vehicle (EV) industry — a long-lasting battery to beat all currently available EV batteries. At the same time, meme-stock traders are always looking for the Holy Grail of a short squeeze. They found one yesterday, but it didn’t last long, and I’m currently bearish on QS stock. QuantumScape develops solid-state lithium-metal batteries for EVs and other applications. The company isn’t profitable and usually falls short of  ( 36 min )

Passive income investors can reasonably expect this dividend stock to increase the dividend payment in the long run.  ( 35 min )

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Southwestern Energy and Chesapeake Energy are close to a merger that would create a roughly $17 billion company and one of the largest U.S. natural-gas producers.  ( 30 min )

These companies are killing it in AI and have massive growth potential in the new year.  ( 37 min )

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Shares of Southwestern Energy jumped, and Chesapeake Energy moved higher, after the Wall Street Journal reported that the companies are nearing a merger that would create one of the largest U.S. natural-gas producers. Chesapeake shares were recently up about 0.9%, while Southwestern's rose 6%. Read  ( 23 min )

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AMC stock closed at an all-time low on Friday.  ( 35 min )

Investors looking ahead into 2024 will find real estate investment trusts (REITs) to be an attractive sector of the stock market to own. After two years of inflation and Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, the tide seems to have turned. The Fed has paused rate hikes for three consecutive meetings and is telling Wall Street to expect three rate cuts in 2024. Some on Wall Street are surmising there actually could be more than three cuts this year, yet REITs have rallied hard recently, taking the  ( 41 min )

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Medical Properties Trust stock plummeted after the real estate investment trust said it is ramping up efforts to recover uncollected rent and outstanding loans from its largest tenant.  ( 21 min )

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The crypto sector remains fixated on the potential approval of exchange-traded funds tied to spot trading of Bitcoin.  ( 20 min )

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Agilon Health anticipates medical margins for fiscal 2023 of between $340 million and $360 million, down from an earlier forecast of $455 million to $470 million.  ( 20 min )

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Shares of the country's biggest hospital landlord fell sharply after it said it would take about $350 million of write-downs related to its largest tenant, and that it hired a restructuring adviser. Medical Properties Trust shares stood about 30% lower in recent trading. Read more:  ( 23 min )

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PayPal Holdings stock was downgraded again. Analysts warn the payments company’s turnaround isn’t going to be quick.  ( 22 min )

Medical Properties Trust said it would record about $350 million of write-downs related to its largest tenant , sending its shares down nearly 30%.  ( 29 min )

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Apple stock is on track for its worst losing streak to start a year since 1982.  ( 23 min )

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Exxon Mobil expects to record impairments of as much as $2.6 billion in its upstream business in the fourth quarter, QuantumScape stock falls after surging 43% in the previous session, and Apple shares are under pressure again.  ( 26 min )

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Palantir's valuation has become unsustainable, Jefferies says.  ( 19 min )

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The retailer says that its periodic offers sell out quickly. And some say it’s a pretty good deal, all things considered.  ( 28 min )

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Berkshire Hathaway, which is led by Warren Buffett, paid about $82 billion for voting and nonvoting shares, which trade at a discount to the value of Liberty’s stake in Sirius XM Holdings.  ( 24 min )

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A surging stock market pushed many retirement account balances to new highs at the end of last year. But these higher balances are a mixed blessing for those already in retirement.  ( 28 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The options market for US Treasuries was abuzz Thursday following the emergence of a large bearish wager that Friday’s jobs report will trigger the biggest backup in benchmark yields in more than nine months. Most Read from BloombergIslamic State Claims Responsibility for Deadly Iran BlastsJust a Billion Doesn’t Cut It on This Exclusive Florida IslandConfidential Jeffrey Epstein Documents Unsealed by New York CourtTech’s Losing Streak Extends Ahead of Jobs Test: Markets WrapDeadly  ( 34 min )

Section 179 is an immediate expense deduction business owners take for purchases of depreciable business equipment instead of capitalizing an asset.  ( 21 min )

Petro gold was a cryptocurrency announced by the Venezuela government in early 2018.  ( 23 min )

The best CD rate today is 5.75%, offered by INOVA Federal Credit Union for 8 months. You can also earn 5.60% to 5.70% on eight more CDs with terms of 3 to 15 months.  ( 20 min )

The Elder-Ray Index, developed by Dr. Alexander Elder, uses indicators to measure the amount of buying and selling pressure in a market.  ( 25 min )

The S&P 500 advanced 0.2% on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, marking the index's first winning day after a string of losses to start the trading year.  ( 18 min )

Conscious capitalism is a philosophy with a central premise that businesses should serve all stakeholders, including employees, society, and the environment.  ( 25 min )

The minimum wage is a legally mandated price floor on hourly wages below which nonexempt workers can't work. The wage is set by the federal government and by states.  ( 31 min )

A back stop provides last-resort support or security in a securities offering for the unsubscribed portion of shares.  ( 23 min )

Severance pay is compensation given to an employee who is laid off, whose job has been eliminated, or who has otherwise parted ways with a company.  ( 27 min )

The Dutch East India Co. was the first company to sell shares of a business to the public in 1602.  ( 22 min )

Apple has again raised its rate for the Apple Card Savings account. But you can still earn a lot more by putting your money in a high-yield savings account elsewhere.  ( 19 min )

The addition rule for probabilities is the probability for either of two mutually exclusive events or two non-mutually events happening.  ( 20 min )

An investment philosophy is a set of guiding principles that inform and shape an individual's investment decision-making process.  ( 21 min )

The simple solution is often the best one, which is why you should learn to trade with the trend.  ( 22 min )

Convertibles are securities, usually bonds or preferred shares, that can be converted into common stock.  ( 21 min )

A maximum wage is a price ceiling on compensation paid to employees.  ( 26 min )

Nvidia shares rose as Bank of America analysts named the chipmaker a top sector pick on its "genAI dominance."  ( 20 min )

Wage push inflation is a general increase in the cost of goods that is preceded by and results from an increase in wages. Even higher wages are then needed to compensate.  ( 25 min )

SPDRs, or spiders, are exchange-traded funds based on an index and can be a great vehicle for making money and hedging against other risks.  ( 21 min )

Soft money is unregulated donations to political parties for general "party-building" purposes, not the support of a particular candidate.  ( 22 min )

Horizontal channels are trend lines that connect variable pivot highs and lows to show the price contained between resistance and support.  ( 22 min )

Learn the minimum wage in each state and which are above or below the federal minimum wage.  ( 24 min )

Rental property owners save money by deducting mortgage interest, depreciation, property taxes, and the cost of operation and maintenance.  ( 35 min )

Constellation Brands shares gained after the alcoholic beverage maker exceeded profit estimates as it got a lift from demand for its Modelo beers.  ( 19 min )

Should you buy a new or used car? Here are the pros and cons of each, and how to decide which is right for you  ( 25 min )

The cumulative volume index, or CVI, is a momentum indicator that gauges the movement of funds into and out of the entire stock market.  ( 23 min )

A bearish engulfing pattern is a chart signal suggesting prices might drop. This can be important for investors wanting to know when an upward trend is ending.  ( 29 min )

President Trump's tax reform bill placed a flat tax on LLCs, regardless of size or annual revenue. Self-employed workers and corporations benefited greatly.  ( 29 min )

Mukesh Ambani became one of the richest people in the world by inheriting Reliance Industries and helping to turn it into a market leader across several industries.  ( 24 min )

A licensing fee is a sum of money paid to an entity for the right to engage in a particular line of business or to use certain intellectual property.  ( 26 min )

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U.S. equities were higher at midday on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 after the Labor Department's better-than-expected jobs report raised confidence in the strength of the U.S. economy.  ( 18 min )

Creating a corporate travel policy allows you to maintain control over employee spend when traveling for business-related purposes.  ( 25 min )

Common gap is a price gap found on a price chart for an asset. These gaps are brought about by normal market forces and are very common.  ( 23 min )

ExxonMobil said it will take a $2.4 billion to $2.6 billion impairment charge for the fourth quarter, primarily because of facilities in California.  ( 19 min )

Costco Wholesale Corp. said sales during the key holiday shopping season were up almost 10% over the same period in 2022, boosted by demand for both food and non-food items.  ( 19 min )

Down volume refers to a decrease in a security’s price in conjunction with a high volume of trading. Down volume may indicate a change in direction of a price trend.  ( 24 min )

Find out how you can obtain dental insurance as part of a health plan or as a stand-alone product through the Health Insurance Marketplace.  ( 24 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages are holding steady about a quarter point above the 7-month low they hit last week, currently sitting at their highest level since mid-December.  ( 20 min )

Feel like the government always has its hand in your pocket? Learn the theory behind its decision-making on taxing you.  ( 29 min )

With the debate on wages continuing in Congress and in the public arena, here are some of the major pros and cons of raising the minimum wage.  ( 27 min )

The Intraday Intensity Index is a volume-based technical indicator that integrates volume with a security’s price.  ( 22 min )

Currency overlay is a service that separates currency risk management from portfolio management for a global investor.  ( 26 min )

Palantir shares dropped after Jefferies downgraded the stock, saying that the company was "overhyped" on artificial intelligence.  ( 18 min )

Types of debt available for consumers include secured debt, unsecured debt, revolving debt, and mortgages. Learn about the different categories of debt.  ( 27 min )

It is impossible to avoid trading losses completely, but there are systematic methods you can use to control them.  ( 28 min )

Sporting equipment and apparel company Amer Sports on Thursday filed for an initial public offering, adding to hopes the interest rate cuts investors expect in 2024 will reinvigorate the IPO market after two dismal years.  ( 19 min )

Regulators in China said Tesla would recall 1.6 million vehicles to address concerns with its Autopilot driver-assistance system.  ( 18 min )

A societal condition with big economic impacts, food insecurity refers to a lack of enough food to sustain an active, healthy life.  ( 25 min )

Operating income and EBITDA are important numbers when analyzing a company's earnings. However, they offer different measures of profitability.  ( 26 min )

The Bureau of Labor Statistics report showed 216,000 new jobs in December, an unemployment rate of 3.7% and wage gains rising to 4.1%, all ahead of economist expectations as the labor market in December stayed hot.  ( 19 min )

The breadth of market theory is a technical analysis method for gauging market direction and strength.  ( 24 min )

Compare the best mortgage and refinance rates today evaluated by our experts to find the best rate for your financial situation.  ( 38 min )

The right mortgage can make your dream of owning a home a reality. We researched and reviewed the best jumbo mortgage rates, all collected here.  ( 31 min )

Compare mortgage refinance rates across 18 different products, from 30-year fixed rates to 5/6 ARMs and everything in between.  ( 31 min )

International commerce is trade between companies in different countries, or just trade between different countries.  ( 32 min )

Our latest special edition print magazine outlines what’s new with filing in 2024, how to write off certain expenses, and strategies for becoming a tax-efficient investor.  ( 18 min )

Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk are rich, but they're nothing compared to some of history's richest people.  ( 23 min )

Find out if the effort devoted to obtaining the CFA is worth it, especially in today's crowded financial job market.  ( 24 min )

Auto insurance startup Metromile promises lower monthly insurance costs for car owners who drive infrequently.  ( 24 min )

Residency by investment programs allow wealthy private individuals to acquire residency or even citizenship.  ( 24 min )

These three stocks are worth monitoring today. We discuss why and identify important chart levels to watch.  ( 20 min )

Qualified dividends receive different tax treatment than ordinary income. Learn how you can maximize your tax savings with a little advance planning.  ( 22 min )

Day trading means buying and selling securities rapidly — often in less than a day. Here is how to get started day trading.  ( 34 min )

Stock futures were lower ahead of a closely-watched jobs report and ExxonMobil said that lower gas prices were driving down its operating profits. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 19 min )

Delivered Ex Ship (DES) is a discontinued trade term. It said that once sellers delivered goods to a port, all risks and costs shifted to the buyer.  ( 24 min )

Contributions to a flexible spending account (FSA) are not tax-deductible, but they reduce your tax burden and let you pay expenses in pretax dollars.  ( 24 min )

Find out how much it costs to hire an accountant and what benefits and services you can expect from your accountant.  ( 25 min )

Find out how financial advisors are often involved in tax planning and tax return preparation for their clients as well as the resolution of tax problems.  ( 19 min )

You need to earn income to contribute to a Roth IRA. However, married couples can use a spousal Roth IRA to fund two accounts, even if just one spouse earns income.  ( 28 min )

With CD rates likely to decline in 2024, it's a great time to lock in one of today's historically high returns for a term that guarantees the rate for two or more years.  ( 19 min )

If you're at a small company, you may be offered a SIMPLE IRA retirement plan. Contribution limits are lower, but vesting is instant, with other benefits.  ( 24 min )

Nvidia shares rose as Bank of America analysts named the chipmaker a top sector pick on its "genAI dominance."  ( 1 min )

ExxonMobil said it will take a $2.4 billion to $2.6 billion impairment charge for the fourth quarter, primarily because of facilities in California.  ( 1 min )

Costco Wholesale Corp. said sales during the key holiday shopping season were up almost 10% over the same period in 2022, boosted by demand for both food and non-food items.  ( 1 min )

Palantir shares dropped after Jefferies downgraded the stock, saying that the company was "overhyped" on artificial intelligence.  ( 1 min )

Regulators in China said Tesla would recall 1.6 million vehicles to address concerns with its Autopilot driver-assistance system.  ( 1 min )

De verzekerde schade als gevolg van de recente aardbeving in Japan kan oplopen tot omgerekend 5,85 miljard euro. Dat schat het Amerikaanse Karen Clark & Co (KCC), een bureau dat is gespecialiseerd in becijferingen en inschattingen rond dit soort rampen.  ( 8 min )

De Londense metro rijdt het grootste deel van volgende week waarschijnlijk niet. Leden van de vakbond RMT gaan staken voor meer loon. De laatste onderhandelingen met de werkgever die de actie zouden kunnen voorkomen, hebben niets opgeleverd.  ( 9 min )

Wereldwijde prijzen van onder meer granen, vlees en zuivel zijn de afgelopen tijd behoorlijk gedaald. Dat blijkt uit cijfers van de VN-voedselorganisatie FAO. Uitzondering is suiker, dat in het voorbije jaar juist duurder werd.  ( 9 min )

Op luchthaven Schiphol zijn afgelopen jaar 441.963 vliegbewegingen geweest. Dat was 11 procent meer dan het jaar ervoor. Wel is het beduidend lager dan het maximaal toegestane aantal van 500.000. Dat meldt de luchthavenbeheerder vrijdag.  ( 9 min )

Consumentenprijzen stegen in december nog maar met 1,2 procent. Al vier maanden op rij is de inflatie in Nederland laag. Maar economen en centrale bankiers durven het tijdperk van hoge prijsstijgingen nog niet definitief vaarwel te zeggen.  ( 10 min )

VDL stopt met het bedrijfsonderdeel dat gietijzeren producten levert. Daardoor verliezen 140 medewerkers hun baan. VDL wil de getroffen medewerkers begeleiden naar nieuw werk, al dan niet binnen het bedrijf.  ( 9 min )

Hoewel de inflatie in Nederland in december afnam, is de inflatie in de eurozone op jaarbasis opgelopen tot 2,9 procent. In november was de inflatie nog 2,4 procent.  ( 8 min )

De Nederlandse bloemensector is bang voor de gevolgen van de uitgebreidere Britse grenscontroles en vragen daarom om uitstel. Verkopers vrezen dat de bloemenverkoop richting Valentijnsdag en Moederdag wordt ontregeld doordat de invoer trager zal verlopen.  ( 9 min )

Loodgieters, dakdekkers en rioolservicebedrijven in ons land maken momenteel overuren vanwege schade die is ontstaan door de storm, regen en het hoge water. De monteurs hebben het vooral druk met lekkages en het leegpompen van kelders en woningen.  ( 8 min )

De inflatie is in de maand december afgenomen tot 1,2 procent. Dat komt vooral doordat de energieprijzen een stuk lager waren dan een jaar eerder. Doordat die prijzen zakten, daalde ook de inflatie flink.  ( 9 min )

McDonald's verkoopt minder door de oorlog in Gaza. In sommige landen zijn boycots tegen de fastfoodketen afgekondigd door mensen die vinden dat het bedrijf Israël steunt.  ( 8 min )

De inflatie is in de maand december afgenomen tot 1,2 procent. Dat komt vooral doordat de energieprijzen een stuk lager waren dan een jaar eerder. Doordat die prijzen zakten, daalde ook de inflatie flink.  ( 8 min )

De inflatie is in de maand december afgenomen tot 1,2 procent. Dat komt vooral doordat energieprijzen flink lager zijn dan vorig jaar. Omdat die prijzen zijn gezakt, is ook de inflatie flink gedaald.  ( 8 min )

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This growth company is planning price increases in 2024 to increase profitability.  ( 35 min )

Many workers will be given opportunities to transfer to other restaurant locations.  ( 34 min )

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QuantumScape achieved a significant milestone that sent the stock price soaring.  ( 34 min )

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Amazon may have to contend with a surprising new competitor. Should investors be worried?  ( 35 min )

It's a question that many face in their golden years, often shrouded in uncertainty and anxiety: Can a nursing home take your savings, including assets like a $100,000 individual retirement account (IRA), personal savings, a house and other possessions? This concern becomes particularly pressing as you plan for the unforeseen events of life, where the need for long-term care can arise unexpectedly. Understanding the financial implications of nursing home care is crucial for safeguarding your har  ( 35 min )

It's very, very good news.  ( 34 min )

Solid-state battery echnology from QuantumScape could reduce the cost of batteries and extend the range of EVS.  ( 22 min )

The company warned that excess inventory at auto customers would lead to a decline in revenue this year.  ( 36 min )

Solid-state batteries may be the holy grail for the EV sector.  ( 35 min )

High dividend yields sometimes prove unsustainable, but Verizon Communications has made clear its payout is a priority.  ( 26 min )

Travel giant Tui has said there are “clear advantages” to abandoning the London Stock Exchange as its board pursues a delisting in the UK.  ( 35 min )

PepsiCo’s price increases are simply “unacceptable,” according to French supermarket giant Carrefour. The government agrees.  ( 35 min )

New legal documents are renewing interest in how Jeffrey Epstein's former net worth and how he amassed his fortune. Here's how he made his money.  ( 36 min )

After two stock downgrades, Wall Street is punishing the company it values most over the future of the iPhone.  ( 37 min )

High dividend yields sometimes prove unsustainable, but Verizon Communications has made clear its payout is a priority.  ( 26 min )

Automakers’ post-Covid inventory buildup is likely to hang over semiconductor suppliers this year.  ( 27 min )

The recent uproar over a McDonald’s location in Darien, Connecticut, charging $18 for a Big Mac combo meal has sparked a nationwide debate on the escalating prices in the fast-food industry. Sam Learner’s viral post on X showcasing the exorbitant prices, including $19 for a Quarter Pounder meal and $17 for two cheeseburgers, has raised questions about the sustainability of such pricing in the industry. This incident at a Connecticut rest stop is not isolated. Across the country, fast-food prices  ( 36 min )

Shares of QuantumScape are up about 40% Thursday after Volkswagen's battery subsidiary said lab tests of QuantumScape solid-state batteries showed [promising results](https://www.volkswagen-group.com/en/press-releases/powerco-confirms-results-quantumscapes-solid-state-cell-passes-first-endurance-tes  ( 23 min )

Considering assisting your son with a $30,000 contribution toward the down payment on his first home? This act of generosity can significantly ease his homeownership journey. However, it’s important to understand the tax implications for both you and your son as well as the reporting requirements to the IRS. Don’t Miss: You asked, we answered. Can living off interest from a $1 million investment support my retirement dreams? How to turn a $100,000 investment into $1 Million — and retire a millio  ( 35 min )

The outlook is getting uglier for chip makers that serve the auto industry.  ( 23 min )

Shares of energy company APA fell Thursday following the news that it agreed to buy smaller peer Callon Petroleum in a deal valued around $4.5 billion. APA's shares were recently off more than 6%, while Callon's added more than 3%. Read [more about this story here](https://www.wsj.com/business/ener  ( 23 min )

When selling a primary residence, homeowners often ponder the implications of capital gains tax on their profits. If a homeowner sells their property and realizes a profit of $1 million, they may face a significant tax bill. The amount of tax owed can range from tens of thousands to a hundred thousand or more, depending on various factors. One of the most significant factors is your income. Homeowners need to understand the components of this tax calculation and consider consulting a financial a  ( 37 min )

Macro headwinds are driving stocks lower to start 2024. Market bulls believe earnings can shift the narrative.  ( 37 min )

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Is it wise to start converting my 401(k) into an IRA (and then Roth) by 10% per year in order to avoid having to claim too much income each year when converting and also avoid RMDs as much as I can? -Cathy It's definitely smart to be thinking about this, Cathy. Systematic Roth conversions like […] The post Ask an Advisor: Is it Wise to Convert 10% of My 401(k) into a Roth IRA Each Year to Avoid Taxes and RMDs? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 36 min )

Exactly how big of a threat does TikTok pose to Amazon.com?  ( 35 min )

A class action lawsuit was filed in New Jersey alleging customers who had certain plans were charged undisclosed fees in a "deceptive" manner.  ( 35 min )

Even with an impressive rally, QuantumScape stock is still down roughly 94% from its high.  ( 35 min )

The ratings cut from Piper Sandler follows one from Barclays earlier this week.  ( 21 min )

Cord cutting has a sequel: The streaming purge.  ( 38 min )

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Mobileye Global stock fell on Thursday after the autonomous-driving systems company said it expects a 50% drop in revenue in the first quarter of this year.  ( 24 min )

In the mid-1990s, a $10,000 investment in a nascent online bookstore seemed risky, but for Jeff Bezos's siblings Mark and Christina, the decision may have catapulted them into the ranks of billionaires. A Bloomberg report reveals that in 1996, they each purchased 30,000 Amazon.com Inc. shares for $10,000. This investment has since grown exponentially, with each sibling’s stake potentially reaching over $1 billion today, a 10,249,900% gain. According to an article by Luxury Launches, referencing  ( 36 min )

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Shares of Mobileye Global dropped after the developer of autonomous driving technologies warned of a sharp fall in first-quarter revenue. The stock was recently down about 28%, on pace for its worst day on record. It was up 28% over the past 12 months through Wednesday's close. Mobileye reported a  ( 24 min )

Nikola is hoping to expand sales and deliveries in 2024, which would be a catalyst to boost its share price.  ( 34 min )

Walgreens' new CEO Tim Wentworth discusses first quarter earnings, store realignments and plans for Boots in the U.K.  ( 37 min )

These businesses have qualities that make them winners in any market environment.  ( 36 min )

This dividend stock boasts a substantial profit margin, billions of customers, and growing revenue.  ( 34 min )

As of the start of the year, the implementation of new rules by the Department of Energy (DOE) means only 13 vehicles qualify for federal tax credits for electric vehicles made in North America. Prior to the new rules going into effect, there were 21 models that qualified for federal tax credits, though that list had been shrinking and expanding throughout the year.  ( 37 min )

Investors looking for growth stocks have an excellent opportunity to add this beaten-down stock to their portfolio.  ( 35 min )

This dividend stock did an excellent job enhancing the business with tech advancements.  ( 35 min )

Here are three leading energy stocks to consider as the new year kicks off.  ( 37 min )

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Walgreens is chopping its dividend nearly in half as the drugstore chain looks to strengthen its balance sheet. The health care giant said Thursday that reducing its quarterly payout to shareholders to 25 cents per share will help free up capital to spend growing its pharmacy and health care businesses. New CEO Tim Wentworth said in a statement that company leaders believe such growth “will ultimately improve shareholder value.”  ( 34 min )

Thursday, Wolfe Research analyst Rod Lache downgraded Rivian stock to Hold from Buy. Lache doesn’t have price targets for Hold-rated stocks.  ( 23 min )

These two fast-growing companies could substantially enhance investors' wealth in the long run thanks to the growing adoption of AI.  ( 38 min )

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Investors are getting a good deal on this contract electronics manufacturer even after its impressive gains last year.  ( 36 min )

Mobileye Global shares were diving on Thursday after the autonomous-driving systems company said it expects a fall in revenue for the first quarter of the year.  ( 22 min )

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Under pressure to bolster its results, Walgreens Boots Alliance is cutting its next dividend by 48%, to 25 cents a share—a big move for a company that has been known for generous dividends and has paid them for more than 90 years. The pharmacy giant narrowed its quarterly net loss, posting results  ( 26 min )